What does "israelism" mean?

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.

Israelism

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Noun

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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. uncountable

Etymology

Israel + -ism

Related phrases

Anglo-Israelism British Israelism

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