n. Resemblance to Zoilus in style or manner; carping criticism; detraction. [ 1913 Webster ]
Bring candid eyes the perusal of men's works, and let not Zoilism or detraction blast well-intended labors. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Zion + -ism. ] Among the Jews, a theory, plan, or movement for colonizing their own race in Palestine, the land of Zion, or, if that is impracticable, elsewhere, either for religious or nationalizing purposes; -- called also