Zion
- noun
- /ˈzaɪən/
- Literature
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- And then they would share their surplus with one another because in their mind Zion was a place of one heart and one mind.
And you know, in religions we express that through the longing for Mecca or, or Eden or Zion.
- And you know, in religions we express that through the longing for Mecca or, or Eden or Zion.
Examples
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People love this story, and the concept of Zion transitions from this sort of vague, idealistic idea to a very solid plan.
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For many, Zion symbolizes the ultimate paradise where hope and peace reign supreme.
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"Send thee help from the sanctuary "and strengthen thee out of zion.
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The precious children of Zion, once valued as gold, Alas, they are accounted as earthen pots work of a Potter's hands.
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In her dreams, she often visits Zion, a place where joy and harmony never fade.
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The community worked tirelessly to create their own version of Zion, filled with love and understanding.
Synonyms
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A place many religions believe God lives and good people go after death
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An imagined perfect place where people live together happily
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A place or state that has great happiness and peace
An imagined perfect place where people live in peace and happiness
Compounds
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A national park in southwest Utah with tall red cliffs and deep canyons carved by rivers
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Etymology
Zion comes from the Hebrew name Tsiyon, which meant a 'high place' or 'fortress' and named a hill in Jerusalem. Because that hill stood for safety and holiness, writers used Zion to mean an ideal or perfect place.