Zion

American  

[zahy-uhn] / ˈzaɪ ən /

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.

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Zion British  

/ 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

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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

Zion National Park in Utah will still operate a lottery system for its Angels Landing hike.

From The Wall Street Journal

Saddiq Bey scored 30 points and Zion Williamson added 29 for the Pelicans, who trailed by 18 early in the third quarter.

From Barron's

A three by sophomore Zion Lanier off an assist from Bowman with 1:10 left put the Knights on top 77-70.

From Los Angeles Times

The documentary series showcases the steadfast support Jesy has had from her family, friends and the twins' father, musician Zion Foster.

From BBC

Honnold climbed Moonlight Buttress in Zion National Park and the regular northwest face of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, both without ropes, in 2008.

From Los Angeles Times

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