CEFR B2

canaan

noun

Meaning

An ancient region, often identified with Palestine or the land of Israel, that was promised by God to Abraham and his descendants in the Hebrew Bible.

Examples

The Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years before reaching Canaan.
The Book of Joshua describes the conquest of Canaan by the tribes of Israel.

Synonyms: Promised Land, Holy Land, Palestine, Israel

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canaan (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈkeɪnən

Definition

An ancient region, often identified with Palestine or the land of Israel, that was promised by God to Abraham and his descendants in the Hebrew Bible.

Examples

The Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years before reaching Canaan.
The Book of Joshua describes the conquest of Canaan by the tribes of Israel.
Canaanite culture had a significant influence on early Israelite society.

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