Definition of Zion

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: Sion
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: Sion, Utopia
Generic synonyms: Fictitious Place, Imaginary Place, Mythical Place

Definition of Zion

1. n. A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.

2. n. A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.

Definition of Zion

1. Proper noun. A mountain in Israel upon which Jerusalem is built. ¹

2. Proper noun. Jerusalem itself. ¹

3. Proper noun. Metaphoric for the whole nation of Israel. ¹

4. Proper noun. (Hebrew male given name) of modern usage. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Zion

Zinjanthropus
Zinn's artery
Zinn's corona
Zinn's ligament
Zinn's membrane
Zinn's ring
Zinn's tendon
Zinn's vascular circle
Zinn's zonule
Zinnemann
Zinnia
Zinnia acerosa
Zinnia grandiflora
Zinza
Zinzendorf
Zion (current term)
Zion National Park
Zionazi
Zionazis
Zionism
Zionisms
Zionist
Zionist movement
Zionistic
Zionists
Zionization
Zionize
Zionized
Zionizes
Zionizing

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