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Zion is often depicted as a peaceful, ideal city on a hill.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal: Zion is used to represent a utopian place of peace, freedom, and perfection.
    • A synonym for the city of Jerusalem: Historically, Zion refers to a specific hill in Jerusalem, but the term has come to symbolize the entire city, especially in religious and poetic contexts.
    • The Jewish people or their homeland: Zion can personify the Jewish nation, its aspirations, or its spiritual center.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • For many, the community was a Zion, a refuge from the world's troubles.
    • The pilgrims longed to reach Zion, the holy city.
    • The prophet spoke to the daughter of Zion, calling for renewal.
Advanced Usage

  • "Zionism": A movement for the development and protection of a Jewish nation in what is now Israel.

    • Modern political Zionism emerged in the late 19th century.

  • "Zion National Park": A U.S. national park in Utah, named for the Hebrew word.

    • They hiked the narrows in Zion National Park.
Variants and Related Words

  • Zionist (noun/adjective): A supporter of Zionism; relating to Zionism.

    • She was a dedicated Zionist.

  • Zionic (adjective): Pertaining to Zion, often in a religious or idealistic sense.

    • The poem described a Zionic vision of peace.
Synonyms
  • Utopia: An imagined perfect place (for the ideal sense).
  • Jerusalem: The actual city (for the geographical sense).
  • Promised Land: The land promised by God to the Israelites, often associated with Zion.
Related Phrases and Concepts

  • Daughter of Zion: A poetic personification of Jerusalem or its inhabitants.

    • The scriptures often address the daughter of Zion.

  • Mount Zion: The original hill fortress in Jerusalem, a key historical and religious site.

    • The ancient city of David was built on Mount Zion.
zion

Zion is often depicted as a peaceful, ideal city on a hill.

Noun
  1. an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
  2. Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
  3. 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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