Irgunist

noun

Ir·​gun·​ist
irˈgünə̇st
plural -s
: a member of a militant rightist underground group of Zionists

Word History

Etymology

New Hebrew Irgun (Ṣbai Leumi), literally, national military organization (from irgun organization + ṣbai military + leumi national) + English -ist

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“Irgunist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irgunist. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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