Definitions for 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)