zion meaning and definition

ZION noun

Definition of Zion (noun)

1. 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: Sion
2. Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
   • synonyms: Israel, Sion, State of Israel, Yisrael
3. an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
   • synonyms: Sion, Utopia