ZION

Utopia, Zion, Sion

(noun) an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal

Israel, State of Israel, Yisrael, Zion, Sion

(noun) Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

Zion, 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; ā€œthe inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as ā€˜the daughter of Zionā€™ā€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Zi"on, n. Etym: [Heb. tsiy, originally, a hill.]

1. (Jewish Antiq.)

Definition: A hill in Jerusalem, which, after the capture of that city by the Israelites, became the royal residence of David and his successors.

2. Hence, the theocracy, or church of God.

3. The heavenly Jerusalem; heaven.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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25 June 2025

DETENTION

(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); ā€œhis detention was politically motivatedā€; ā€œthe prisoner is on holdā€; ā€œhe is in the custody of policeā€


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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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