Israelism

== English == === Etymology === From Israel +‎ -ism. === Noun === Israelism (uncountable) (religion, historical) The belief or theory that a particular group of people are chosen by God, or that they are descended from certain ancient figures or Biblical prophets. Synonym: Israelitism (contemporary) An intense, often unconditional, ideological or emotional attachment to the modern state of Israel, especially in the context of Jewish-American identity (see also Zionism and Pro-Israelism). (rare) The religion, culture, or identity of (the Land of) Israel, the Israelites, or descendants thereof. Synonym: Israelitism Hyponyms: Yahwism (religion, historical), Judaism (religion), Samaritanism (religion) ==== Derived terms ====