Noun Definition

zion

1.Definition: an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal

Related Noun(s):sion, utopia

Category: General

2.Definition: Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

Related Noun(s):israel, sion, state of israel, yisrael

Category: Places

3.Definition: originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem

"The inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of Zion'"

Related Noun(s):sion

Category: Places