aliya

/ɑːˈliːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A Jewish immigration to Israel, especially from the United States; a mass migration of Jews, particularly from North America, to Israel, often to settle in the country as part of the ingathering of the exiles.

“Many Jewish families made the difficult decision to participate in the aliyah program to start a new life in Israel.”

Synonyms

  • immigration
  • migration

Antonyms

  • emigration