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Salem
[sey-luhm]
noun
a seaport in northeastern Massachusetts: founded 1626; site of witch hunt 1692–93; home of Nathaniel Hawthorne.
a city in and the capital of Oregon, in the northwestern part, on the Willamette River.
a town in southeastern New Hampshire.
a town in southwestern Virginia, near Roanoke.
a city in eastern Ohio.
a city in central Tamil Nadu, in southern India.
an ancient city of Canaan, later identified with Jerusalem. Genesis 14:18; Psalms 76:2.
Salem
/ ˈɪə /
noun
a city in S India, in Tamil Nadu: textile industries. Pop: 693 236 (2001)
a city in NE Massachusetts, on the Atlantic: scene of the execution of 19 people after the witch hunts of 1692. Pop: 42 067 (2003 est)
a city in the NW USA, the state capital of Oregon: food-processing. Pop: 142 914 (2003 est)
an Old Testament name for Jerusalem (Genesis 14:18; Psalms 76:2) See Jerusalem
Word History and Origins
Origin of Salem1
Example Sentences
"At first, we thought they might be Palestinian youths helping with the process, but suddenly, they began shooting at us," Hisham Saeed Salem said.
A spokesman for Gaza's health ministry said one man, Salem Abu Moussa, died after being shot at the aid distribution centre.
The imperfect protagonist of “The Crucible” takes a heroic stand against the mass hysteria that is turning his Salem neighbors viciously against one another.
Another survivor, Yousif Salem, told reporters he and his three children had "just escaped death".
“We want Dennis to remain a part of the Salem family and want his millions of loyal fans to continue to hear his voice.”
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