Noun Definition
zion
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: Places3.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