aliyah
|a-li-yah|
B2
/əˈliːə/
immigration to Israel
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aliyah' originates from Hebrew, specifically the word 'aliyah', where 'aliyah' meant 'ascent' or 'going up'.
Historical Evolution
'aliyah' has been used in Jewish tradition to refer to the act of going up to the Land of Israel, and eventually became the modern English word 'aliyah'.
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 after the establishment of the state of Israel.
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Last updated: 2025/06/22 03:51