sion

incontable · nombre propio

A proper noun referring to a hill in Jerusalem, often used as a synonym for the city itself, and in a broader sense, a utopian or ideal place.

• 🇪🇸Nombre propio que designa una colina en Jerusalén, frecuentemente usado como sinónimo de la propia ciudad y, en sentido más amplio, de un lugar utópico o ideal.

1. Historical hill in Jerusalem B2 formal

   A hill in Jerusalem, originally a stronghold captured by King David, later the site of the Temple, and eventually a synonym for the city of Jerusalem itself.

   • The ancient city of David was built on Mount Zion.
   • Pilgrims from around the world travel to Zion.
   • Zion is often used poetically to refer to Jerusalem.

   🇪🇸Sión (colina de Jerusalén)

   Sinónimos: zion

2. Modern nation of Israel B2 formal

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

   • The state of Zion was established in the 20th century.
   • Zion is a central concept in Jewish nationalism.
   • Many people immigrated to Zion in search of a new life.

   🇪🇸Sion (Israel moderno)

   Sinónimos: israelzion

3. Ideal or utopian place C1 formal

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

   • The poet dreamed of a Zion where all people lived in peace.
   • For the settlers, the new land was a Zion of opportunity.
   • In literature, Zion often represents a perfect society.

   🇪🇸Sión (lugar ideal o utópico)

   Sinónimos: arcadiacamelotedenheavenparadiseshangri-lautopia