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noundomain: location
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Definition

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

  • 1.the inhabitants of Jerusalem are personified as `the daughter of Zion'

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