zionist

/ˈzaɪənɪst/

zionist is the alternative letter-case form of Zionist.

Noun capitalized: Zionist

Zionist (plural Zionists)

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 (3) are confronted with the possibility of settling in...1995, Stephen M. Cohen, “Jewish Continuity Over Jewish Context”, in Robert Seltzer, Norman S. Cohen, editors, The Americanization of the Jews, page 405
- 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 definition of a Zionist as one who views the Diaspora negatively...1996, Gal Allon, Allon Gal, Jerold S. Auerbach, Envisioning Israel: The Changing Ideals and Images of North American Jews, page 151
A believer in the African Zionism religion.

Zionist (comparative more Zionist, superlative most Zionist)

Of or relating to Zionism.
- Even the remaining supporters of a two-state solution can offer only a shrunken, nostalgic version of Zionist nationalism.2019 July 15, Greg Afinogenov, “The Jewish Case for Open Borders”, in Jewish Currents, number Summer 2019, archived from the original on 16 Jul 2019
Synonyms:

Zionistic
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 weeks you've stood firm and you have refused to be...1978 April 3, Vanessa Redgrave, 02:29 from the start, in Vanessa Redgrave Wins Supporting Actress: 1978 Oscars, published 29 July 2011
Of or relating to Israel or Israelis.
Of or relating to the African Zionism religion.

From Zion + -ist.

What does zionist mean?: Zionist means an advocate of Zionism.
What is zionist the alternative letter-case form of?: Zionist is the alternative letter-case form of Zionist.
What part of speech is zionist?: Zionist can be a noun or an adjective.
How do you pronounce zionist?: Zionist is pronounced /ˈzaɪənɪst/.
What is the plural of zionist?: The plural of zionist is zionists.

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