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'.
source: WordNet 3.0
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
source: WordNet 3.0
an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
source: WordNet 3.0
A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.
