noun

Zionist

ZEYE-uh-nihst

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

more Zionist comparative, Zionists plural, most Zionist superlative

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

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

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