Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The condition of being a people or one of a people.
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- noun The collective sense of being part of a distinct people.
Etymologies
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Examples
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He acknowledged that for the notion of peoplehood to catch on, it will need to be adapted for modern realities and be reconciled with opposing notions like individual identity and ideology.
Articles 2009
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But even I, someone who thinks the case for Jewish "peoplehood" is often overstated and overly nostalgic, felt Messinger had taken the universal argument too far.
JTA - Recent News 2009
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The real outrage to American Jewish sensibilities is to oppose the religion of Jewish peoplehood, which is distinct from Zionism but fundamental to American Jewish identity both generally and with Zionism. "
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"peoplehood" than adherence to a body of doctrines.
Chicago Reader 2010
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Since the establishment of the state in 1948, the term “Zionism” has come to mean the continued belief in the worldwide “peoplehood” of Jews, the collective desire and responsibility to support the state of Israel as their physical and spiritual homeland.
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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Jews argue from every viewpoint about tradition, peoplehood and always about Israel.
Rabbi David Wolpe: In Israel Debate, These Jews Should Be Ignored Rabbi David Wolpe 2011
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Jews argue from every viewpoint about tradition, peoplehood and always about Israel.
Rabbi David Wolpe: In Israel Debate, These Jews Should Be Ignored Rabbi David Wolpe 2011
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No laws against corporations – they are the greatest form of peoplehood!
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Jews argue from every viewpoint about tradition, peoplehood and always about Israel.
Rabbi David Wolpe: In Israel Debate, These Jews Should Be Ignored Rabbi David Wolpe 2011
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Jews argue from every viewpoint about tradition, peoplehood and always about Israel.
Rabbi David Wolpe: In Israel Debate, These Jews Should Be Ignored Rabbi David Wolpe 2011
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