Zionism – Creation and protection of a country for Jewish people

(Pronounced zy-uh-niz-uhm)

To remember the definition of the word Zionism, use the following mnemonic:

The zoo let the lions out to protect the Jewish people, what heroism (Zionism).

Another way to remember the definition of the word Zionism is:

The farmer kept his eye on his empty (Zionism) field. He made the protection of the countryside his duty.

Examples of Zionism in a sentence

Theodor Herzl was the founder of the modern Zionism movement.

Zionism is a controversial subject for some.

Zionism has also taken on a strong religious significance.