English
Detailed Synonyms for Zion in English
Zion:
Zion [the ~] noun
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the Zion
– an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal 1 -
the Zion
– Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine 1the Israel; the State of Israel; the Yisrael; the Sion; the Zion– Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine 1 -
the Zion
– 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 1