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Baath

Baath

1 9.9
An Arab political idea that supports unity among Arab countries and social equality
  • noun
  • /bɑːθ/
: baazismo
  • Many young people are drawn to Baath ideology.
  • Baath Party

Examples

  • The Baath movement played a major role in shaping modern Middle Eastern politics.

  • He studied the history of the Baath ideology for his university thesis.

  • Several countries have had governments influenced by Baath principles.

  • Are you familiar with Baath principles?

  • The Baath ideology emphasizes the importance of cultural revival and unity among Arab nations.

  • Many Arab leaders support Baath principles in their efforts to foster regional cooperation and socialism.

  • As a prominent political movement, Baath aims to unite Arab countries under a shared vision of nationalism and social justice.

Synonyms

Arabism
vsBaath
1 8.2

A political movement that seeks unity among Arab countries

emphasizes unity plus socialist policy and cultural revival
Ottomanism
vsBaath
  • Specialized
9.9

A belief that all people in the Ottoman Empire should have equal rights

focuses on unity of a single ethnic group plus socialist and cultural revival

Surface Forms

Baath singular
Baaths plural

Etymology

Baath comes from the Arabic word baʿth meaning 'rebirth' or 'revival'. The Baath ideology is about 'reviving' Arab unity, social fairness, and culture, which is why the name describes its aim.