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sion

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency sion Archaic

n. a holy place or a perfect city that people dream of. It is often used in religious songs or old books to mean a place of peace and safety.

n. a biblical name for Jerusalem or its citadel, often used figuratively to represent a heavenly city or a utopian community. When used in a modern context, it typically refers to a place of spiritual refuge or the Jewish homeland.


SIMPLE

The choir sang about the journey to Sion.

CONTEXTUAL

In many traditional hymns, the name Sion is used to represent a future state of perfect peace and divine presence.

COMPLEX

The poet used Sion as a powerful metaphor for an idealized society, contrasting its perceived holiness with the gritty reality of the industrial city.

Synonyms
Usage

Often spelled 'Zion' in modern English; the 'S' spelling is more common in older biblical translations and liturgical texts.

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