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nounan imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
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nounJewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
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nounoriginally 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
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Definition that contains zion
- zionist a Jewish supporter of Zionism
- zionist relating to or characteristic of Zionism
- zionist relating to or characteristic of a supporter of Zionism
- martin buber Israeli religious philosopher (born in Austria); as a Zionist he promoted understanding between Jews and Arabs; his writings affected Christian thinkers as well as Jews (1878-1965)
- ben gurion Israeli statesman (born in Poland) and active Zionist who organized resistance against the British after World War II; prime minister of Israel (1886-1973)
- david ben gurion Israeli statesman (born in Poland) and active Zionist who organized resistance against the British after World War II; prime minister of Israel (1886-1973)
- david grun Israeli statesman (born in Poland) and active Zionist who organized resistance against the British after World War II; prime minister of Israel (1886-1973)
- buber Israeli religious philosopher (born in Austria); as a Zionist he promoted understanding between Jews and Arabs; his writings affected Christian thinkers as well as Jews (1878-1965)