israelite
/ˈɪz.ɹi.əˌlaɪt/
Frequency: 2.76 in modern English
Meaning
noun
A native or inhabitant of
noun
A native or inhabitant of (i) the united nation of ancient Israel (under the Judges, and then kings Saul, David and Solomon), or (ii) the later ancient northern kingdom centered in Samaria, distinct from the kingdom of Judah centered in Jerusalem.
noun
A native or inhabitant of (i) the united nation of ancient Israel (under the Judges, and then kings Saul, David and Solomon), or (ii) the later ancient northern kingdom centered in Samaria, distinct from the kingdom of Judah centered in Jerusalem.
noun
A member of the Twelve Tribes of Israel and a descendant of Jacob.
noun
A club used as a weapon by the Circumcellions.
adj
Of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel or its inhabitants.
adj
Of or pertaining to the descendants of the patriarch Jacob.
Example Sentences
- "Celesliall brightnesse ceazed on his face, That did the wondring Israelites amaze, When he returned from that souereigne place, His browes encireled with splendidious rayes."
- "The token of God is upon him, let him now, by his own profession of faith, acknowledge it, as God's token, bringing him under the responsibilities and blessings of the covenant, and he will be received, unquestionably, as "an Israelite indeed.""
- "Papponymy is not documented among Israelites. The only exception, Tahat son of 'Elyada' son of Tahat is doubtful and is not a papponymy sensu stricto."
Etymology
Origin
- Source language: Latin
Word Breakdown
- Root: Isrāēlīta, Ἰσραηλίτης, יִשְׂרָאֵל
Subject
Wiktionary places this term in Law.