an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal | a politically organized body of people under a single government |
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine | the people who live in a nation or country |
originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem | the territory occupied by a nation |
| an area outside of cities and towns |
| a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) |