Zionite

noun (1)

Zi·on·ite | \ ˈzīəˌnīt\

plural -s

Definition of Zionite

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : a citizen of Zion : one of the chosen people of God

2 : ronsdorfer

Zionite

noun (2)

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plural -s

Definition of Zionite (Entry 2 of 3)

: a person who favors Zionism : zionist

Zionite

noun (3)

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plural -s

Definition of Zionite (Entry 3 of 3)

: a follower of John Alexander Dowie (1848–1907) founder of Zion City, Illinois and of the Christian Catholic Church

History and Etymology for Zionite

Noun (1)

Zion (city of God) + English -ite

Noun (2)

Zion (Palestine) + English -ite

Noun (3)

Zion City (now Zion, Illinois), religious community of the Christian Catholic Church + English -ite

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