English to English noun
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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 |  | Example: the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of Zion'
source: wordnet30
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Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine |  | source: wordnet30
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an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal |  | source: wordnet30
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