Zionism
Noun (Political Movement)ज़ियोनिज़्म
Definition
The national movement of Jewish people for self-determination, leading to the establishment of Israel in 1948, with geopolitical and ethical implications.
Contextual Sentence: "In GS Paper II (International Relations), Zionism is often analyzed in questions on Middle East conflicts and UN resolutions."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Zion = Jerusalem + 'ism' → Think of Jerusalem as the heart of Jewish identity and struggle.
Synonyms
Jewish Nationalism
Statehood Movement
Palestinian Conflict Context
Antonyms
Anti-Semitism
Isolationism