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Aliyah: meaning, definitions and examples

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aliyah

 

[ ˈɑːliˌjɑː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

Hebrew term

Aliyah is a Hebrew word meaning 'ascent' or 'going up'. It refers to the immigration of Jews from the diaspora to the Land of Israel. This term is commonly used in religious contexts to describe the act of someone being called up to the Torah during synagogue services.

Synonyms

ascent, immigration, return

Examples of usage

  • Many Jews dream of making aliyah to Israel.
  • The law of return facilitates aliyah for Jewish people worldwide.
  • After years in America, she finally made aliyah.

Translations

Translations of the word "aliyah" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aliyah

🇮🇳 अलियाह

🇩🇪 Aliyah

🇮🇩 aliyah

🇺🇦 алія

🇵🇱 aliyah

🇯🇵 アリヤ

🇫🇷 aliyah

🇪🇸 aliyah

🇹🇷 aliyah

🇰🇷 알리야

🇸🇦 علياه

🇨🇿 aliyah

🇸🇰 aliyah

🇨🇳 阿利亚

🇸🇮 aliyah

🇮🇸 aliyah

🇰🇿 алия

🇬🇪 ალიაჰ

🇦🇿 aliyah

🇲🇽 aliyah

Etymology

The term 'aliyah' derives from the Hebrew root 'על' (al), meaning 'to go up' or 'to ascend'. It has been used throughout Jewish history to refer to the return to the land of Israel, especially in religious, cultural, and national contexts. The concept is particularly significant in Jewish culture and religion, symbolizing not only a physical return to a homeland but also a spiritual elevation. The modern political context of aliyah emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the rise of Zionism, which motivated Jews to immigrate to Palestine. After the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, aliyah was legally recognized and encouraged for Jewish immigrants from around the world. This term reflects both a historical pilgrimage and a contemporary movement within the Jewish community, symbolizing hope, identity, and a connection to the land.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,464, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.