Zionite

1 of 3

noun (1)

Zi·​on·​ite
ˈzīəˌnīt
plural -s
1
: a citizen of Zion : one of the chosen people of God
2
: ronsdorfer

Zionite

2 of 3

noun (2)

"
plural -s
: a person who favors Zionism : zionist

Zionite

3 of 3

noun (3)

"
plural -s
: a follower of John Alexander Dowie (1848–1907) founder of Zion City, Illinois and of the Christian Catholic Church

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Zion (city of God) + English -ite

Noun (2)

Zion (Palestine) + English -ite

Noun (3)

Zion City (now Zion, Illinois), religious community of the Christian Catholic Church + English -ite

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“Zionite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Zionite. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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