Zion

/ˈzaɪən/ noun

Definition

A biblical term referring to Jerusalem or the promised land of Israel; also used more broadly to mean a place of beauty, peace, or spiritual fulfillment.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'Tziyyon,' originally the name of a hill in Jerusalem. In the Bible, it came to represent the entire promised land and later became a symbol of spiritual home and redemption.

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Zion has inspired more songs, movements, and dreams than almost any other place name in history—from reggae music to civil rights speeches to fantasy novels, it represents humanity's longing for home and freedom!

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