Definitions for "Sion"
(SIĀ·on). A reference to the Upper City of biblical Jerusalem generally known as Christian Zion. See 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'"
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal