A hill in Jerusalem, traditionally identified as the ancient City of David, and by extension the Land of Israel. Pilgrims ascend Zion during their visit to the Holy Land.
The Jewish people or the Jewish homeland, especially in the context of Jewish national identity and Zionism. The return to Zion is central to Jewish liturgy.
In Christian theology, the heavenly city of God; heaven. They sang of reaching Zion after life's journey.