Hebron
[ hee-bruh n ]
/ ˈhi brən /
noun
an ancient city of Palestine, formerly in W Jordan; occupied by Israel 1967–97; since 1997 under Palestinian self-rule.
Arabic
El Kha·lil
[el kah-leel] /ˌɛl kɑˈlil/.
British Dictionary definitions for el khalil (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for el khalil (2 of 2)
Hebron
/ (ˈhɛbrɒn, ˈhiː-) /
noun
a city in the West Bank: famous for the Haram, which includes the cenotaphs of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, and Jacob and Leah. Pop: 168 000 (2005 est)
Arabic name: El Khalil