sion Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun 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
   Zion.
   
   • the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of Zion'
2. noun Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
   Israel; State of Israel; Zion; Yisrael.
   
3. noun an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
   Utopia; Zion.
   

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