1. (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

• zion

2. (noun) Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

• israel
• state of israel
• yisrael
• zion

3. (noun) an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal

• utopia
• zion

1. (noun) an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal

• fictitious place
• imaginary place
• mythical place

1. (noun) Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

• israeli