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.

Examples

  • The Israelite who lived in Jerusalem during the Babylonian exile longed to return to his homeland.
  • In the biblical account, the Israelite prophet Elijah performed many miracles, including raising a young boy from the dead.
  • The Israelite army, led by King David, defeated the Philistines in a fierce battle.
  • As an Israelite living in exile, Ezekiel struggled to maintain his faith in the face of adversity.
  • The Israelite king, Solomon, was renowned for his wisdom and built a magnificent temple in Jerusalem.

Hypernyms

  • Asiatic
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