Israelite (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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

• Jew
• Hebrew

Hypernyms

• Somebody
• Soul
• Individual
• Person
• Mortal

Hyponyms

• Yid
• Orthodox Jew
• Conservative Jew
• Zionist
• Sadducee
• Ashkenazi
• Pharisee
• Sephardi
• Zealot
• Kike
• Hymie
• Levite
• Essene
• Jewess
• Sephardic Jew
• Reform Jew
• Wandering Jew

Meaning ²

A native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Israel.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

• Asiatic