Zion

[ zahy-uhn ]

noun

1. a hill in Jerusalem, on which the Temple was built (used to symbolize the city itself, especially as a religious or spiritual center).
2. the Jewish people.
3. Palestine as the Jewish homeland and symbol of Judaism.
4. heaven as the final gathering place of true believers.
5. a city in NE Illinois.

Zion

/ ˈzaɪən /

noun

1. the hill on which the city of Jerusalem stands
2. Judaism
   1. the ancient Israelites of the Bible
   2. the modern Jewish nation
   3. Israel as the national home of the Jewish people
3. Christianity heaven regarded as the city of God and the final abode of his elect
4. any form of social organization, way of life, or life after death regarded as an ultimate goal
5. 1. a religious community or its site, regarded as chosen by God and under his special protection
   2. an ideal theocratic community, esp any of the Christian Churches regarded as such a community

Word History and Origins

Origin of Zion¹

before 1000; < Hebrew sīyyōn; replacing Middle English, Old English Sion < Late Latin (Vulgate) Siōn < Greek (Septuagint) Seiṓn < Hebrew, as above

Example Sentences

And, if you’re truly looking for the opposite of “roughing it,” the property also offers plush glamping tent options just nine miles from Zion.

From Outside Online

You’ll be off the grid—there’s no electricity, limited cell service, definitely no Wi-Fi—and located on a stunning plateau down a rugged dirt road, about 25 minutes from Zion.

From Outside Online

Kolob Canyons is the west end of Zion, accessed via the less-used Exit 40 on Interstate 15, so you’ll see far less traffic than in the main park.

From Outside Online

The location, right on the edge of Zion and within walking distance to the East Rim Trailhead.

From Outside Online

Skip the Zion crowds and head 90 minutes southwest to Lime Kiln Canyon, a 350-foot-high cliff offering multi-pitch sport routes.

From Outside Online

Utah, USA Brigham Young was definitely onto something when he sought to build his Mormon “Zion” in the rugged hinterland of Utah.

From The Daily Beast

Nine months later, to the day, the section I was chosen to write for, Open Zion, is closing.

From The Daily Beast

Special thanks to Mary Richards Kallman for typing every single piece I have ever written for Open Zion.

From The Daily Beast

I am miffed that Open Zion will not be around for me to mock what comes of the Kerry-helmed peace talks.

From The Daily Beast

The fourth is from Palestinian-American writer Maysoon Zayid, on our Open Zion blog, this week.

From The Daily Beast

To his people among the heathen, even though deprived of the public ordinances of Zion, He himself proved a sanctuary.

From Project Gutenberg

The principal gathering was in Zion's Church, where more than three thousand colored people were crowded together.

From Project Gutenberg

Blessed art thou, who fillest Zion with joy for the multitude of her children!

From Project Gutenberg

In reviewing the long track of ages, we can observe but here and there a traveller along the road to Zion.

From Project Gutenberg

Dare's Zion und dare's Massedony und dare's de baptizin crick und den dares fafe und providence.

From Project Gutenberg

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