bethlehem

Beth·le·hem

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [beth-li-hem, -lee-uh m]
- /ˈbɛθ lɪˌhɛm, -li əm/
- /ˈbeθlɪhem/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beth-li-hem, -lee-uh m]
- /ˈbɛθ lɪˌhɛm, -li əm/

Definitions of bethlehem word

noun bethlehem a town in the West Bank, near Jerusalem: birthplace of Jesus and early home of King David 3
noun bethlehem ancient town in Judea; traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Jesus (Matt. 2:1): now a town in the West Bank: pop. 20,000 3
noun bethlehem city in E Pa.: steel-producing center: pop. 71,000 3
noun bethlehem a town in NW Jordan, near Jerusalem; occupied by Israel since 1967: birthplace of Jesus and David. 1
noun bethlehem a city in E Pennsylvania. 1

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Parts of speech for Bethlehem

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

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bethlehem popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for bethlehem

noun bethlehem

cradle — A cradle is a baby's bed with high sides. Cradles often have curved bases so that they rock from side to side.
stable — a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.
creche — A crèche is a place where small children can be left to be looked after while their parents are doing something else.

All 3 Synonyms of bethlehem

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