Da‧mas‧cus /dəˈmæskəs/

1. the capital of Syria, which is one of the most ancient cities in the world and is known especially for its Great Mosque

2. road to Damascus a situation in which someone experiences a sudden and complete change in their opinions or beliefs. The phrase is based on the story in the New Testament of the Bible, in which St Paul saw a blinding light and heard God's voice while he was travelling on the road to Damascus. He immediately became a Christian.

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