noun

israelite

Israelite (noun) means a native or inhabitant of.

noun

A native or inhabitant of

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.

the united nation of ancient Israel (under the Judges, and then kings Saul, David and Solomon), or

the later ancient northern kingdom centered in Samaria, distinct from the kingdom of Judah centered in Jerusalem.

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Etymology

From the Latin Isrāēlīta (“Israelite”), from the Ancient Greek Ἰσρᾱηλῑ́της (Isrāēlī́tēs, “Israelite”), from Ἰσρᾱήλ (Isrāḗl, “Israel”), from the Hebrew יִשְׂרָאֵל (Yiśrāʼēl, “Israel”); by surface analysis, Israel + -ite.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of israelite?

"israelite" (noun) means a native or inhabitant of.

What are the different meanings of israelite?

"israelite" has 3 main meanings: 1. A native or inhabitant of; 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 united nation of ancient Israel (under the Judges, and then kings Saul, David and Solomon), or.