Hebrew (Noun)
Meaning 1
The ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The students spent years studying Hebrew in preparation for their trip to Israel.
- Modern Hebrew is the official language of Israel and is used in everyday life.
- The inscription on the ancient scroll was written in a form of Hebrew that was difficult to decipher.
- As a child, she learned to read Hebrew from her grandmother, who was a rabbi.
- The professor specialized in the study of ancient Hebrew texts and their historical significance.
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Meaning 2
A person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Yid
- Orthodox Jew
- Conservative Jew
- Zionist
- Sadducee
- Ashkenazi
- Pharisee
- Sephardi
- Zealot
- Kike
- Levite
- Essene
- Jewess
- Sheeny
- Reform Jew
- Wandering Jew