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israelite
Israelite (noun) means a person who belonged to, or came from, ancient Israel.
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1
A person who belonged to, or came from, ancient Israel.
2
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.
3
The single kingdom of ancient Israel, governed first by the Judges and then by Kings Saul, David and Solomon.
4
The later northern kingdom based around Samaria, separate from the kingdom of Judah, whose capital was Jerusalem.
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Etymology
Came from Latin Isrāēlīta (“Israelite”), from Ancient Greek Ἰσρᾱηλῑ́της (Isrāēlī́tēs, “Israelite”), from Ἰσρᾱήλ (Isrāḗl, “Israel”), from Hebrew יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yiśrāʼēl, “Israel”); on the surface it can be analysed as Israel plus -ite.
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What is the meaning of israelite?
"israelite" (noun) means a person who belonged to, or came from, ancient Israel.
What is another word for israelite?
Other words for "israelite" include Jew, Hebrew.
What are the different meanings of israelite?
"israelite" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person who belonged to, or came from, ancient Israel; 2. 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; 3. The single kingdom of ancient Israel, governed first by the Judges and then by Kings Saul, David and Solomon.
