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Zionist

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noun/ˈzaɪənɪst/
  1. 1

    An advocate of Zionism.

    • More than those who are merely pro-Israel, Zionists (1) see contemporary Israeli society as presenting a challenge to their Jewish life in the Diaspora; (2) believe Israel offers a greater chance of a fulfilling and secure Jewish life; and
    • These investigations indicate that although a large proportion of American Jews call themselves Zionists, their meanings of Zionism are closer to what some investigators have called pro-Israelism. According to the still common Israeli defin
  2. 2

    A believer in the African Zionism religion.

adj/ˈzaɪənɪst/
  1. 1

    Of or relating to Zionism.

    • Even the remaining supporters of a two-state solution can offer only a shrunken, nostalgic version of Zionist nationalism.
  2. 2

    Of or relating to a Zionist or Zionists.

    • Two, out of millions, who gave their lives and were prepared to sacrifice everything in the fight against fascist and racist Nazi Germany. And I salute you and I pay tribute to you and I think you should be very proud that in the last few w
  3. 3

    Of or relating to Israel or Israelis.

  4. 4

    Of or relating to the African Zionism religion.

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