Zionist

1 of 2

adjective

Zi·​on·​ist -nə̇st 

variants or less commonly Zionistic

¦zīə¦nistik 

-tēk

1

: of or relating to Zionism

2

: adhering to or advocating Zionism

Zionist

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: an adherent or supporter of Zionism

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Zion + English -ist or -istic

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