aliya
|a-li-ya|
B2
/əˈliːjə/
ascent to Israel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aliya' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'aliyah', where 'aliyah' meant 'ascent' or 'going up'.
Historical Evolution
'aliyah' has been used in Jewish communities to describe the act of moving to Israel, maintaining its original meaning of 'ascent'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ascent' or 'going up', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'immigration to Israel'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the immigration of Jews to Israel.
Many families made aliyah to Israel after World War II.
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Last updated: 2025/06/22 03:36