The holiest city in Islam, located in Saudi Arabia; by extension (lower-case), any place regarded as a centre of a particular activity, interest, or community — drawing large numbers of people who share that devotion.
Origin
From Arabic Makkah, the city's name. Extended figurative use in English appears from the nineteenth century, treating Mecca as a prototype for any great gathering-place of devotees.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use
Mecca in Conversation
Two British speakers · Real everyday dialogue
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