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noun
The belief or theory that a particular group of people are chosen by God, or that they are descended from certain ancient figures or Biblical prophets.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical, uncountable
Topics: lifestyle, religion
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Synonyms: Israelitism
Antonyms: none provided
noun
An intense, often unconditional, ideological or emotional attachment to the modern state of Israel, especially in the context of Jewish-American identity (see also Zionism and Pro-Israelism).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: contemporary, uncountable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
The religion, culture, or identity of (the Land of) Israel, the Israelites, or descendants thereof.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare, uncountable
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Synonyms: Israelitism
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Israel + -ism.
