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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In October last year, 30 leaders of Zion Church, another one of China's biggest underground churches, were rounded up across seven cities.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
In close proximity to the sandstone peaks of Zion National Park, St. George has a bustling downtown for travelers to return to after a day of hiking.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
As Xi closed congregations around the country, Ezra Jin found ways to keep Zion Church going—and growing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
They’re siblings-in-law who grew up together in the church and are quick to note that their respective partners, Zana and Zion, are unofficial team members and rock-star supporters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Zion murmurs, “That’s my sister. She killed it.”
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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