Mecca (Noun)
Meaning 1
A place that attracts many visitors; "New York is a mecca for young artists".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad it is the holiest city of Islam.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Mecca is a city in western Saudi Arabia that is considered the holiest city in Islam.
- The city of Mecca is a major pilgrimage site for Muslims from all over the world.
- Mecca is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and is home to the Kaaba, a sacred shrine in Islam.
- Every year, millions of Muslims travel to Mecca to perform the Hajj, a sacred pilgrimage.
- Mecca is a city of great historical and cultural significance, and is considered a mecca for Muslims around the world.