Zionism
noun
a worldwide Jewish movement that resulted in the establishment and development of the state of Israel and that now supports the state of Israel as a Jewish homeland.
Zionist
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a word derived from
Zionism.
Example Sentences
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Beyer later apologized for his remarks, saying he misspoke and that he meant to speak about Zionist identity, not Jewish identity.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Marta Reick was active in the Zionist youth movement in her native Czechoslovakia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026
The study of 4,822 British Jews over the age of 16 suggested that the overall number identifying as "Zionist" was 64%, but among the 20-30 age group, only 47% did.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
One of the grievances cited was that of Astor, the professor of social welfare, who describes himself as both a Zionist and a “pro-peace researcher.”
From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2025
His Zionist group was planning a mass rally in Madison Square Garden, he told me.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
