noun Uncommon

Zionist

ZEYE-uh-nihst

Zionist (noun) means a supporter of the movement to establish and support a Jewish state in the historic land of Israel. Example: “Early Zionists organized conferences across Europe to plan a return to the land of Israel.”

noun

A supporter of the movement to establish and support a Jewish state in the historic land of Israel.

"Early Zionists organized conferences across Europe to plan a return to the land of Israel."

"She wrote extensively about the political history of the Zionist movement."

adjective

Relating to the movement supporting a Jewish homeland in Israel, or to Israel itself.

"The museum has an exhibit on early Zionist settlements."

How to use Zionist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes a person or idea connected to the political movement for a Jewish homeland in Israel.

When to use it

This is a politically charged term in many contexts; usage and connotation vary widely depending on the speaker and setting.

Common pairings

Zionist movement Zionist leader

Word forms

more Zionist comparative, Zionists plural, most Zionist superlative

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Etymology

Formed from "Zion" plus the suffix "-ist," which marks a supporter or follower of a movement.

Rhymes for Zionist

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Zionist” mean?

The word “Zionist” means a supporter of the movement to establish and support a Jewish state in the historic land of Israel. In plain terms, describes a person or idea connected to the political movement for a Jewish homeland in Israel.

How do you pronounce “Zionist”?

“Zionist” is pronounced ZEYE-uh-nihst (/ˈzaɪənɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “Zionist” in a sentence?

Here is “Zionist” used in a sentence: “Early Zionists organized conferences across Europe to plan a return to the land of Israel.”

What part of speech is “Zionist”?

Depending on how it is used, “Zionist” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “Zionist” a common word?

“Zionist” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Zionist” have?

“Zionist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a supporter of the movement to establish and support a Jewish state in the historic land of Israel.

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