a politically organized body of people under a single government | an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal |
the people who live in a nation or country | Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine |
the territory occupied by a nation | 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 |
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) | |