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zion

/ˈzaɪ.ən/
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1

A historic hill and ancient Jebusite fortress in Jerusalem, Israel, later coming to represent the Temple Mount, the entire city of Jerusalem, and the biblical homeland of the Jewish people.


2

An idealized place of peace, spiritual refuge, or freedom, such as the heavenly city in Christian theology or the promised land of Africa in Rastafarianism.

Example

"The hymns spoke of a distant Zion where all suffering and oppression would finally cease."


3

American A renowned national park and deep red-rock canyon system in southwestern Utah, United States, carved by the Virgin River.


4

American A city in Lake County, northeastern Illinois, United States, located along the shore of Lake Michigan north of Chicago and historically founded as a religious community.

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180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zion
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