Aliyoth

/ɑˈliːoʊθ/ noun

Definition

The Hebrew plural of 'aliyah,' referring to multiple waves or instances of Jewish ascent and immigration to Israel.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'aliyot' (plural of aliyah), sometimes transliterated as 'aliyoth' in English texts. This preserves the native Hebrew pluralization pattern.

Kelly Says

The Hebrew plural 'aliyoth' shows up in historical and religious texts—Israeli historians often use it when talking about 'the aliyoth' to reference the specific waves of immigration.

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