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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.

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

    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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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Junior Zion Phelps, in his first season running track for Loyola and a defensive back and receiver in football, is the king of the 100 meters vs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Great save from Zion Suzuki who tipped McTominay's effort on to the post, but a player of his calibre should not be missing chances like that.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

A graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary in California, he founded Zion in 2007 during a period of rapid growth of Christianity in China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Zion looked at the Magnificent Seven, excluding Tesla, which doesn’t generate nearly as much cash flow as the others.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Zion paid for our popcorn, sodas, and gummy bears.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

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