Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: zion
IPA transcription: [z'aɪən]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Utopia, Zion, Sion
    Meaning: an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
  • Synonyms: Israel, State_of_Israel, Yisrael, Zion, Sion
    Meaning: Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
  • Synonyms: Zion, Sion
    Meaning: 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'"
Usage examples
  • At the time of which I now speak, the novelty had worn off, and no one paid any more attention to it than they do to Zion City or the Dunkards.