Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aliyah
noun
/ˌɑːlɪˈjɑː/
Definition
The immigration of Jews from the diaspora to the Land of Israel.
Examples
- After years of living abroad, she decided to make aliyah and return to Israel.
- The aliyah of the 1990s brought thousands of Jews from the former Soviet Union to Israel.
- He felt a deep connection to his roots, which motivated his aliyah.
Meaning
In Hebrew, ‘aliyah’ literally means ‘ascent’ or ‘going up’. It refers to the act of returning to one’s homeland, particularly used in the context of Jewish return to Israel.
Synonyms
- return
- ascent
- immigration
