Zionist (noun) - Definition
The term "Zionist" refers to a supporter or advocate of Zionism, which is the movement for the re-establishment and development of a Jewish nation in what is now Israel.
Pronunciation and Usage
The word "Zionist" is pronounced as /ˈzaɪə.nɪst/ and is commonly used to describe individuals or groups associated with the Zionist ideology.
Examples in Sentences
- Many Zionists participated actively in the establishment of Israel in 1948.
- The organization was founded by prominent Zionists to promote Jewish immigration to Palestine.
Grammar and Related Forms
"Zionist" is a noun. The adjective form is "Zionist" as well, for example, "Zionist movement."
Synonyms
- Jewish nationalist
- Zionist activist
Definition of Zionist noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Author's summary: The term "Zionist" identifies supporters of the Jewish nationalist movement aimed at establishing and developing the state of Israel.