Zion

Words with a similar base: Zion

'Zion'

[zion.n.01] as in: originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem

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Examples:
the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of Zion'

'Zion'

[israel.n.01] as in: Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

'Zion'

[utopia.n.04] as in: an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal