Zion
Americannoun
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a hill in Jerusalem, on which the Temple was built (used to symbolize the city itself, especially as a religious or spiritual center).
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the Jewish people.
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Palestine as the Jewish homeland and symbol of Judaism.
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heaven as the final gathering place of true believers.
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a city in NE Illinois.
noun
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the hill on which the city of Jerusalem stands
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Judaism
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the ancient Israelites of the Bible
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the modern Jewish nation
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Israel as the national home of the Jewish people
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Christianity heaven regarded as the city of God and the final abode of his elect
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any form of social organization, way of life, or life after death regarded as an ultimate goal
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a religious community or its site, regarded as chosen by God and under his special protection
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an ideal theocratic community, esp any of the Christian Churches regarded as such a community
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Etymology
Origin of Zion
before 1000; < Hebrew sīyyōn; replacing Middle English, Old English Sion < Late Latin (Vulgate) Siōn < Greek (Septuagint) Seiṓn < Hebrew, as above
Example Sentences
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And though Mathis was ruled because of an injury, the Terrapins can turn to five-star edge Zion Elee, the highest ranked recruiting prospect in program history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith called New Orleans star Zion Williamson a ‘food addict’ on Tuesday, apparently sparking a public feud with the Pelicans’ social media team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
They finished slightly overfunded last year, with plan assets equivalent to 103% of pension obligations, according to Zion Research Group.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Villa have been willing to sell Martinez since signing Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma for about £30m earlier this month.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“No,” Coach snaps irritably, surprising Zarra, Zion, and Trey.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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