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Definition of Bethlehem
1. Noun. A town in eastern Pennsylvania on the Lehigh River to the northwest of Philadelphia; an important center for steel production.
2. Noun. A small town near Jerusalem on the West Bank of the Jordan River; early home of David and regarded as the place where Jesus was born.
Exact synonyms: Bayt Lahm, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Bethlehem-judah
Generic synonyms: Town
Group relationships: West Bank
Generic synonyms: Town
Group relationships: West Bank
Definition of Bethlehem
1. n. A hospital for lunatics; -- corrupted into bedlam.