Prom|ised Land

Prom|ised Land: Prom|ised Land «PROM ihst»,

1. the country promised by God to Abraham and his descendants; Canaan (in the Bible, Genesis 15:18; 17:1-8).

2. = heaven (def. 1a). (Cf. ↑heaven)

promised land,

a place or condition of expected happiness: »America has been a promised land for many immigrants.

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Promised Land — Prom′ised Land′ n. bib Canaan, the land promised by God to Abraham and his descendants. Gen. 12:7 … From formal English to slang
Promised Land, the — Prom|ised Land, the [ ,pramıst lænd ] noun a place where someone will be happy and successful … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
PromisedLand — Prom·ised Land (prŏmʹĭst) n. 1. The land of Canaan, promised by the Lord to Abraham s descendants in the Bible. 2. promised land A longed for place where complete satisfaction and happiness will be achieved. * * * … Universalium

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