Zion

English

/ˈzaɪ.ən/

proper noun
Definitions
  • A hill ("mount") in the land of Israel on which ancient Jerusalem was partly built.
  • Jerusalem
  • (by extension) The whole nation of Israel.
  • of modern usage.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew (modern) ציון.

Origin

Hebrew (Modern Ashkenazic)

ציון

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