anti-zionist

The word is a modern political compound formed in English. The prefix "anti-", of ancient Greek origin, has been a productive element in English for centuries to denote opposition. "Zionist" emerged in the late 19th century from "Zion", a Hebrew place name (Ṣiyyôn) referring to Jerusalem, which came to symbolize Jewish national aspiration. The suffix "-ist", from Greek via Latin, denotes an adherent to a cause. Therefore, "anti-zionist" logically constructs its meaning by directly combining these elements: one who is positioned against the supporters of Jewish national self-determination in Zion.

Structure: anti (against) + zionist (supporter of Zionism) - anti: From Greek, via Latin and French, meaning "against" or "opposite of". A prefix indicating opposition. - zionist: A noun or adjective derived from "Zion" (the hill of Jerusalem, a symbol of the Jewish homeland) + the agent noun suffix "-ist", meaning a supporter or advocate of a doctrine.