Israelite

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noun

Is·​ra·​el·​ite ˈiz-r(ē-)ə-ˌlīt 

: a descendant of the Hebrew patriarch Jacob

specifically : a native or inhabitant of the ancient northern kingdom of Israel

Israelite

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adjective

: of or relating to Israel or to the Israelites

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Late Latin Israelita, from Greek Israēlitēs, from Israēl

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Israelite

• actinolite
• adipocyte
• amphibolite
• anorthosite
• anthophyllite
• aragonite
• carbonatite
• cassiterite
• cristobalite
• crocidolite
• diatomite
• dithionite

Kids Definition

Israelite

noun

Is·​ra·​el·​ite

ˈiz-r(ē-)ə-ˌlīt

: a descendant of the Hebrew patriarch Jacob

especially : a person born or living in the ancient kingdom of Israel

Israelite adjective