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.

synonym: Zion.

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine.

synonyms: Israel, State of Israel, Yisrael, Zion.

Dutch: Staat Israël, Israël
Polish: Izrael, Państwo Izrael

An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal.

synonyms: Utopia, Zion.