Noun
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an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
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Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean
formerly part of Palestine
- israel - state of israel - yisrael - sion -
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'"
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