zionism

• Политическое и националистическое движение, возникшее в конце 19 века, выступающее за создание и развитие еврейской родины в Палестине.

A political and nationalistic movement that originated in the late 19th century, advocating for the establishment and development of a Jewish homeland in Palestine.

uncountable · proper noun

1. National movement for a Jewish homelandC1formalpolitical

   A political and cultural movement that emerged in the late 19th century, aiming to establish and develop a national homeland for the Jewish people in the region of Palestine.

   Национальное движение за еврейскую родину

   • Theodor Herzl is considered a founding figure of modern Zionism.
   • Zionism gained significant momentum after the Dreyfus Affair in France.
   • The movement's early goals focused on agricultural settlement and cultural revival.

2. Policy for a Jewish stateC1formalpolitical

   A policy or set of actions aimed at establishing, developing, and securing a sovereign Jewish state in the historical region of Palestine.

   Политика создания еврейского государства

   • The Balfour Declaration of 1917 expressed British support for Zionist aspirations.
   • Zionism as a policy led to the creation of the State of Israel in 1948.
   • Debates about Zionism often involve discussions about national identity and territory.