Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun See -tion.
  • noun An obsolete form of scion.
  • noun A simplified (and former) spelling of scion.

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  • proper noun Obsolete spelling of Zion.
  • proper noun capital of Valais, a canton in Switzerland

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  • 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
  • noun an imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal
  • noun Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

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Examples

  • But, of course, there is also the possibility the Dossiers Secrets were deliberately designed to create exactly this impression, weaving together otherwise unrelated occurrences that just happen to have something such as the name Sion in common and that reinforce one or another of the major themes of the Dossiers.

    The Sion Revelation Lynn Picknett 2006

  • But, of course, there is also the possibility the Dossiers Secrets were deliberately designed to create exactly this impression, weaving together otherwise unrelated occurrences that just happen to have something such as the name Sion in common and that reinforce one or another of the major themes of the Dossiers.

    The Sion Revelation Lynn Picknett 2006

  • But, of course, there is also the possibility the Dossiers Secrets were deliberately designed to create exactly this impression, weaving together otherwise unrelated occurrences that just happen to have something such as the name Sion in common and that reinforce one or another of the major themes of the Dossiers.

    The Sion Revelation Lynn Picknett 2006

  •   He wanted to be remembered for his commitment to Israel and considered the name Sion perfect for him, since his life was all about Israel.

    Dora Levy Mossanen: An Elegy to My Father 2010

  •   He wanted to be remembered for his commitment to Israel and considered the name Sion perfect for him, since his life was all about Israel.

    Dora Levy Mossanen: An Elegy to My Father 2010

  •   He wanted to be remembered for his commitment to Israel and considered the name Sion perfect for him, since his life was all about Israel.

    Dora Levy Mossanen: An Elegy to My Father 2010

  • For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; 33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

    Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation) 1721

  • How can we call Sion a force for change when he goes against the very morals that made us love him in the first place?

    Anime Nano! 2010

  • 1 Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be performed.

    Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon) 1721

  • On Feb. 21, nine people were killed and another disappeared under a wall of snow in the Swiss town of Evolene, near the resort of Sion, which is bidding for the 2006 Winter Olympics.

    Death In The Alps 2008

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