mecca

• Substantivo que designa um lugar que atrai grande número de visitantes, geralmente por sua importância, popularidade ou ligação com uma atividade ou interesse específico; também pode se referir a um centro de peregrinação ou a um local considerado referência em determinado campo.

A noun referring to a place that attracts many visitors, often due to its significance, popularity, or association with a particular activity or interest.

1. Center of activity or attractionB2formal

   A place, event, or area that is highly attractive to people interested in a particular activity or subject.

   Meca

   • The city became a mecca for art lovers from around the world.
   • This festival is a mecca for music enthusiasts every summer.
   • Silicon Valley has long been a mecca for tech entrepreneurs.

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2. Holy city of IslamB1formal

   The holiest city in Islam, located in Saudi Arabia, which is the destination for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

   Cidade sagrada do islã

   • Millions of Muslims visit Mecca each year as part of their religious duty.
   • The city of Mecca is closed to non-Muslims.
   • Mecca is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and a central place of worship.