| 释义 |
Zionism|ˈzaɪənɪz(ə)m|
[f. prec. + -ism.]
A movement among modern Jews having for its object the assured settlement of their race upon a national basis in Palestine; after 1948, concerned chiefly with the development of the State of Israel (see Israel 3).
1896Jewish Chron. 15 May 10/1, I would ask them..to consider whether Zionism.. really deserves to be preached down as a standing danger to Israel's progress. Ibid. 28 Aug. 6/1 Zionism does not necessarily aim at the formation of a Jewish State in Palestine. 1904Times 5 May 15/2 Zionism had actually penetrated the West End Synagogue. 1948Sunday Pictorial 18 July 7/6 The Government took office solemnly pledged to support Zionism. 1949[see revisionism 2]. 1955Ann. Reg. 1954 241 Social democracy..and Zionism were..repeatedly condemned. 1955Times 9 May 9/3 It happened that Jewish workers in considerable numbers were the first to come to Palestine in answer to the appeal of Zionism. 1975Globe & Mail (Toronto) 14 Nov. 7/6 To [Jews], Zionism is and remains a precious term of honor, tied to the heart of their religious and national dreams. |