What is another word for palestine?
Pronunciation: [pˈaləstˌa͡ɪn] (IPA) 
Palestine, a controversial region in the Middle East, is known by a variety of synonyms. One commonly used term is "the Holy Land," referencing its central role in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. Other synonyms include "Israel," the name of the state occupying much of the territory; "West Bank" and "Gaza Strip," two areas administered by the Palestinian Authority; and "Occupied Palestinian Territories," which reflects the ongoing conflict and political disputes surrounding the region's sovereignty. Some more historical synonyms include "Canaan," the ancient land where biblical stories are set, and "Philistia," a reference to the ancient Philistine civilization that once inhabited the region.
