Hebron

geographical name

He·​bron ˈhē-brən How to pronounce Hebron (audio)
variants or ancient Kirjath-arba
city in the West Bank south-southwest of Jerusalem population 79,087

Note: Hebron has been governed by the Palestinian Authority since 1997.

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“Hebron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hebron. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.

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