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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
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with ISRAELITE

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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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