This is the 447th most frequent Hebrew word.
מקומות
Places.
The word 'מקומות' is used to mean 'places' in a general sense, referring to various locations.
ישנם מקומות יפים בארץ לבקר בהם.
There are beautiful places in the country to visit.
Here 'מקומות' refers to institutions, indicating spaces designated for a specific purpose.
בתי ספר הם מקומות חשובים ללמידה.
Schools are important places for learning.
In this example, 'מקומות' indicates specific geographical areas.