City of God

noun

1. the New Jerusalem; heaven.

City of God

noun

1. Christianity heaven conceived of as the New Jerusalem
2. the Church in contrast to the world, as described by St Augustine

Example Sentences

I think a lot of people’s exposure to Brazil in film is like “City of God”-type violence.

From Los Angeles Times

As for Brazil native Meirelles, “City of God” is his one and only Oscar nomination thus far.

From Los Angeles Times

Security forces targeted not only the Mare complex of favelas by Rio’s international airport, but also the adjacent Vila Cruzeiro neighborhood and the City of God neighborhood on the city’s opposite side.

From Seattle Times

“We really just wanted to represent the Empire State of Mind and the City of God tonight,” she said.

From Washington Post

But none of that matters much to Leijane Silva, 50, who is also a volunteer with the City of God golf project.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• heaven