Definitions

1. noun

A movement or ideology that supports the return of the Jewish people to Palestine, now Israel, and the re-establishment of a Jewish state in accordance with the principles of the First Zionist Congress.

“The politician’s stance on Zionism sparked controversy among her constituents.”

2. noun

A form of nationalism that emphasizes Jewish solidarity and the right of the Jewish people to self-determination in their ancestral homeland.

“The Zionism movement gained momentum in the early 20th century as Jewish people faced persecution in Europe.”

3. noun

A system of thought that focuses on the creation and preservation of a Jewish state, often associated with the idea of a Jewish homeland in Israel.

“The Zionism ideology has been criticized for its perceived exclusion of non-Jewish populations in the region.”