Hebron
geographical name
He·bron
ˈhē-brən 
variants
or ancient Kirjath-arba
ˌkər-yəth-ˈär-bə
ˌkir-
city in the West Bank south-southwest of Jerusalem population 79,087
Note: Hebron has been governed by the Palestinian Authority since 1997.
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“Hebron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hebron. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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