Sion definition

noun

(1) An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal

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

(3) 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'"