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

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Zion

I expected a long sentence for founding and leading Zion, one of China’s underground, or house, churches.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Jin started the Zion Church in 2007 with just 20 people.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

Its founder Bob Fu welcomed his release, while noting that "countless" religious practitioners, including eight belonging to the Zion Church, remained incarcerated in China.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

Solo moments from Selah, YG and Zion to their mother’s tearful pride rounded out the performance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 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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