Israelism
Meanings
noun
- The belief or theory that a particular group of people are chosen by God, or that they are descended from certain ancient figures or Biblical prophets.
- An intense, often unconditional, ideological or emotional attachment to the modern state of Israel, especially in the context of Jewish-American identity (see also Zionism and Pro-Israelism).
- The religion, culture, or identity of (the Land of) Israel, the Israelites, or descendants thereof.
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Etymology
From Israel + -ism.
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