Zi"on*ism (?), n. [Zion + -
ism.]
Among the Jews, a theory, plan, or movement for
colonizing their own race in Palestine, the land of Zion, or, if that
is impracticable, elsewhere, either for religious or nationalizing
purposes; -- called also Zion movement. --
Zi"on*ist, n. -- Zi`on*is"tic (#),
a.
© Webster 1913.