zionism
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈzaɪ.ə.nɪ.zəm/
Definition
A political and nationalist movement that supports the right of Jewish self-determination and the maintenance of a Jewish state in the territory defined as the historic Land of Israel.
Examples
The early proponents of Zionism argued that Jewish safety could only be guaranteed through political sovereignty.
Historians often analyze how Zionism evolved from a cultural project into a state-building endeavor.
Debates regarding the historical and contemporary implications of Zionism remain central to Middle Eastern political discourse.
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