Definition of Sion

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

Exact synonyms: Zion
Group relationships: Capital Of Israel, Jerusalem
Generic synonyms: Hill

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

3. Noun. An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal.
Exact synonyms: Utopia, Zion
Generic synonyms: Fictitious Place, Imaginary Place, Mythical Place

Definition of Sion

1. Proper noun. (obsolete spelling of Zion) ¹

2. Proper noun. capital of Valais, a canton in Switzerland ¹

3. Noun. (obsolete spelling of scion) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sion

Sino-Vietnamese
Sinological
Sinologist
Sinology
Sinophile
Sinophiles
Sinophilia
Sinophobe
Sinophobia
Sinophone
Sinophones
Sinornis
Sint Maarten
Sinti
Siobhan
Sion (current term)
Siouan
Siouan-speaking
Siouan language
Sioux
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Sipah-e-Sahaba
Siphona irritans
Siphonaptera
Sippar
Sipple
Sipple's syndrome
Sippy
Sipuncula

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