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Meaning of city upon a hill | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

A morally exemplary settlement, destined by God for greater things. Most often used to refer to the United States, or more specifically the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

city wall city water city-builder city-building game city-dweller city-state

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