English dictionary
Hebrew
/'h/i/br/u/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of or relating to or characteristic of the Hebrews
ExamplesThe old Hebrew prophets.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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of or relating to the language of the Hebrews
ExamplesHebrew vowels.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Of or pertaining to the Hebrews; as, the <i>Hebrew</i> language or rites.
Source: webster1913
noun
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the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
Source: WordNet 3.0
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An appellative of Abraham or of one of his descendants, esp. in the line of Jacob; an Israelite; a Jew.
Source: webster1913