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הציוני — meaning in English: The Zionist
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the Zionist (m.s.)
לפלישה
liflisha
מכתבי
mikhtavi
בסתיו
bastav
הציוני
hatsiyoni
לביקורת
lebikoret
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neutral
common
Usage
The term הציוני is often used in discussions about Jewish identity and Israeli history, particularly in academic or political contexts. Native speakers might use it when referring to historical figures associated with the Zionist movement or in debates surrounding Israeli policies and national identity.
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is 'לאומי' (leumi), meaning 'nationalist'. While both terms relate to national identity, הציוני specifically refers to the Jewish nationalist movement and its advocates, whereas לאומי can be used in a more general context for any national identity.
Culture
The word הציוני has its roots in the Hebrew word 'Zion', which refers to Jerusalem and symbolizes the Jewish homeland. The Zionist movement, which emerged in the late 19th century, aimed to establish a Jewish state in Palestine, making the term not only politically significant but also deeply embedded in Jewish cultural and historical identity.
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