Zion

n.	1.
	1.	(Jewish Antiq.) A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
	2.	Hence, the theocracy, or church of God.
	3.	The heavenly Jerusalem; heaven.

Noun	1.	Zion - 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'" Synonyms: Sion
	2.	Zion - Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine Synonyms: Israel, State of Israel, Yisrael, Sion
	3.	Zion - an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal Synonyms: Sion, Utopia

Canaan, Celestial City, City Celestial, City of God, Civitas Dei, Cockaigne, Holy City, New Jerusalem, Shangri-la, arcadia, bliss, elysium, empyrean, fairyland, heaven, nirvana, paradise, promised land, wonderland