First Known Use: 14th century
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1Israelite
noun Is·ra·el·ite \ˈiz-r(ē-)ə-ˌlīt\
: a person who was born in or who lived in the ancient kingdom of Israel
Full Definition of ISRAELITE
: a descendant of the Hebrew patriarch Jacob; specifically : a native or inhabitant of the ancient northern kingdom of Israel
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Origin of ISRAELITE
Middle English, from Late Latin Israelita, from Greek Israēlitēs, from Israēl
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2Israelite
adjective
Definition of ISRAELITE
: of or relating to Israel or to the Israelites
First Known Use of ISRAELITE
1851
ISRAELITE Defined for Kids
Israelite
noun Is·ra·el·ite \ˈiz-rē-ə-ˌlīt\
Definition of ISRAELITE for Kids
: a person born or living in the ancient kingdom of Israel
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