Sion

(noun) 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. Synonyms: Zion. Examples: "The inhabitants of jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of zion'."

(noun) Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine. Synonyms: Israel, State of Israel, Yisrael, Zion.

(noun) an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal. Synonyms: Utopia, Zion.