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Gomorrah
guh-MAW-ruh
Gomorrah (name) means a biblical city said to have been destroyed by God alongside Sodom as punishment for its inhabitants' wickedness.
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A biblical city said to have been destroyed by God alongside Sodom as punishment for its inhabitants' wickedness.
"The preacher warned that the city was becoming a modern Sodom and Gomorrah."
How to use Gomorrah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOften used today, alongside "Sodom," as shorthand for a place seen as sinful or morally corrupt.
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Sodom and Gomorrah
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Gómorrha, itself from the Hebrew Bible's ʿămōrā.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Gomorrah?
"Gomorrah" (name) means a biblical city said to have been destroyed by God alongside Sodom as punishment for its inhabitants' wickedness.
How do you use Gomorrah in a sentence?
Example: "The preacher warned that the city was becoming a modern Sodom and Gomorrah."