Sion
Sion /ˈsiːɒn/
noun
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An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
(
Sion
, Utopia
, Zion
)
an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
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Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
(
Israel
, Sion
, State of Israel
, Yisrael
, Zion
)
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
Israel is home to some of the world's holiest sites, including the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Israel is home to some of the world's holiest sites, including the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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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
(
Sion
, Zion
, Mount Zion
)
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'
the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as the daughter of Zion'