capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed); it was captured from Jordan in 1967 in the Six Day War; a holy city for Jews and Christians and Muslims; was the capital of an ancient kingdom
"Jerusalem serves as the contested capital of Israel, revered by three major faiths and historically significant as the site of an ancient kingdom."
A city in the Judean Mountains, between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea, holy in Judaism, Christianity and Islam; the claimed (and de-facto) capital city of Israel; the claimed capital city of Palestine.
"Jerusalem stands as a holy city for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, serving as the claimed and de facto capital for both Israel and Palestine."
The name Jerusalem comes directly from the Biblical Hebrew Yərūšālayim, which was adopted into English through Old French and Latin. It has retained its original meaning throughout its journey across languages without significant change in definition.