nationalism vocab js

Nationalism

A belief in the importance of a shared national identity, often tied to language, culture, and territory. 

Zionism

A political movement advocating for the return of the Jewish people to their homeland in the Land of Israel and the establishment of a Jewish state. 

Haskalah

The Jewish Enlightenment movement that promoted modern education, secular values, and integration into European society. 

Ethnicity

a person's cultural background, including shared characteristics like language, ancestry, customs, and beliefs, which are passed down through generations 

Ethnoreligion

a religion where membership is tied to a particular ethnic group. 

Pogrom

A violent attack or riot aimed at persecuting Jewish communities, often sanctioned or ignored by authorities. 

Secularism

The idea of separating religion from public life and governance, emphasizing non-religious aspects of society. 

Aliyah

The immigration of Jews to the Land of Israel, historically viewed as a return to the Jewish homeland. 

Sovereignty

The authority of a state to govern itself and make decisions independently. 

Antisemitism

Hostility or discrimination against Jews as an ethnic or religious group. 

Cultural Zionism

A branch of Zionism focused on the revival of Jewish culture and identity in the Land of Israel, rather than solely on political sovereignty.

Self-Determination

The right of a people to decide their own political status and form their own government.