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

   noun.location

   Examples

   The inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of Zion'.

   Synonyms sion

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

   noun.location

   Synonyms israel sion state of israel yisrael

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal

   noun.cognition

   Synonyms sion utopia

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.

   noun

   Source: webster1913