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Sodom Definition & Meaning

sodom
noun
  1. any location known for vice and corruption
  2. (Old Testament) an ancient city near the Dead Sea that (along with Gomorrah) was destroyed by God for the wickedness of its inhabitants

"Sodom" in song lyrics

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  • "De fire a gon burn down de 'ouse of Sodom"
    Chubb Rock — The Bad Boyz
  • "Or wives like Solomon, New York like Sodom"
    Darkim Be Allah f/ AllahWise, Supreme Just — Underground Degree
  • "A fate, worse than Sodom"
    Lauryn Hill — Freedom Time

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Frequently asked questions

What does sodom mean?
any location known for vice and corruption (Old Testament) an ancient city near the Dead Sea that (along with Gomorrah) was destroyed by God for the wickedness of its inhabitants
What part of speech is sodom?
Sodom is a noun.
How many definitions does sodom have?
Sodom has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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