Zion

[zahy-uhn]

noun

1. a hill in Jerusalem, on which the Temple was built (used to symbolize the city itself, especially as a religious or spiritual center).

2. the Jewish people.

3. Palestine as the Jewish homeland and symbol of Judaism.

4. heaven as the final gathering place of true believers.

5. a city in NE Illinois.

Zion

/ ˈzaɪən /

noun

1. the hill on which the city of Jerusalem stands

2. Judaism

   1. the ancient Israelites of the Bible

   2. the modern Jewish nation

   3. Israel as the national home of the Jewish people

3. Christianity heaven regarded as the city of God and the final abode of his elect

4. any form of social organization, way of life, or life after death regarded as an ultimate goal

5. 1. a religious community or its site, regarded as chosen by God and under his special protection

   2. an ideal theocratic community, esp any of the Christian Churches regarded as such a community

Word History and Origins

Origin of Zion¹

before 1000; < Hebrew sīyyōn; replacing Middle English, Old English Sion < Late Latin (Vulgate) Siōn < Greek (Septuagint) Seiṓn < Hebrew, as above

Example Sentences

To address that, the team added right guard Mekhi Becton and will stick with Bradley Bozeman at center and Zion Johnson at left guard.

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Zion Johnson, a guard who has been rotating in at center, struggled getting off clean snaps early in the game, but Harbaugh has high hopes for him.

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In an experimental phase, the interior line has been a mishmash with Zion Johnson and Bradley Bozeman flipping between center and left guard.

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Like last season, Zion Johnson and Bradley Bozeman are locked in as starters.

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The Chargers are experimenting in camp with Zion Johnson at center and Bradley Bozeman, last season’s starting center, at left guard.

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