Zion (Noun)
Meaning 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'".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- After years of struggling in the city, she found her Zion in the peaceful countryside town where she could finally relax and unwind.
- For many fans, the music festival was their Zion, a place where they could escape reality and let loose with their favorite artists.
- The remote eco-village had become a Zion for environmentalists and free-spirits seeking a simpler, more sustainable way of life.
- As a child, she had always dreamed of a Zion, a magical island where animals and humans coexisted in perfect harmony.
- For him, the mountain resort was his Zion, a haven from the stresses of city life where he could reconnect with nature and his inner self.
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Meaning 3
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.