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sion meaning and definition
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Definition of Sion (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'"
- synonyms: Zion
- Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
- synonyms: Israel, State of Israel, Yisrael, Zion
- an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
Source: Princeton University Wordnet