zion

• اسم علم يدل على مكان معين، أصله حصن استولى عليه داود، ثم صار مرادفًا للقدس، ويُستعمل أيضًا اسمًا للجمهورية العبرية في جنوب غرب آسيا أو للمكان المثالي الكامل.

A proper noun referring to a specific place, originally a stronghold captured by David, later synonymous with Jerusalem, and also used as a name for the Jewish republic in southwestern Asia or an ideal, perfect place.

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1. Biblical hill and fortressB2formal

   Originally a stronghold in Jerusalem captured by King David, later the site of the Temple, and eventually a name for the entire city of Jerusalem.

   صهيون

   • David conquered the fortress of Zion and made it his capital.
   • The Temple was built on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
   • In biblical poetry, Zion often represents the whole city of Jerusalem.

   المرادفاتsion

2. Modern nation of IsraelB2formal

   A term used to refer to the Jewish republic in southwestern Asia, located at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea, formerly part of Palestine.

   دولة إسرائيل الحديثة

   • Zion is often used poetically to refer to the land of Israel.
   • The people of Zion have a long and complex history.
   • Many songs and prayers mention Zion as the homeland of the Jewish people.

   المرادفاتisrael

3. Ideal or utopian placeC1informal

   An imaginary or symbolic place considered to be perfect, ideal, or a paradise.

   مكان مثالي أو طوباوي

   • The settlers dreamed of building a new Zion in the wilderness.
   • For many, the concept of Zion represents a perfect society.
   • The novel describes a mythical Zion where everyone lives in harmony.

   المرادفاتarcadiacanaanedenheavenparadisepromised landshangri-lautopia