What is the meaning of sion?

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.
- usage: "the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of Zion'"
- synonyms: Zion
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine.
- synonyms: Israel, State of Israel, Yisrael, Zion
An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal.
- synonyms: Utopia, Zion

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APA	WordNet. (2010). Sion. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/sion/definitions/1330065
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