Associations to the word «Sion»

Wiktionary

SION, proper noun. Obsolete spelling of Zion
SION, proper noun. Capital of Valais, a canton in Switzerland
SION, noun. Obsolete spelling of scion

Dictionary definition

SION, noun. 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; "the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of Zion'".
SION, noun. Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine.
SION, noun. An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal.

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