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'".
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Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal.
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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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.