israelite

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. Of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel or the inhabitants thereof.

2. (rare, chiefly in Protestantism) Of or pertaining to the descendants of the patriarch Jacob.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Israel

Definition categories: person, asian, asiatic

2. a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

Similar word(s): hebrew, jew

Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul