Canaan

geographical name

Ca·​naan ˈkā-nən How to pronounce Canaan (audio)
the part of ancient Palestine between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea
sometimes used to refer to all of ancient Palestine

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“Canaan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Canaan. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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