English dictionary
Sion
/'s/aI//@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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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
Synonyms zionSource: WordNet 3.0
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Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
Source: WordNet 3.0
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an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
Source: WordNet 3.0