zion

Zion

– definition :

  • (noun)
    1. an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal (context:cognition)
    2. Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine (context:location)
    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 (context:location)

– Sample : “zion”

  • the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as the daughter of Zion’
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