First Known Use: 1948
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1Israeli
adjective Is·rae·li \iz-ˈrā-lē also ˌiz-rə-ˈā-lē\
Definition of ISRAELI
: of or relating to the people or the republic of Israel
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Origin of ISRAELI
Modern Hebrew yiśrĕ'ēlī, from Hebrew, Israelite, noun & adjective, from Yiśrā'ēl
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2Israeli
noun
: a person born, raised, or living in modern Israel
plural Israelis also Israeli
Full Definition of ISRAELI
: a native or inhabitant of the republic of Israel
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First Known Use of ISRAELI
1948
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1Israeli
adjective Is·rae·li \iz-ˈrā-lē\
Definition of ISRAELI for Kids
: of or relating to the country of Israel or its people
2Israeli
noun
Definition of ISRAELI for Kids
: a person born or living in the country of Israel
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