Israelite

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(iz′rē ə līt′, -rā-; iz′rə līt′)

noun

a member of the people of ancient Israel or their descendants; Hebrew

Origin: ME < LL(Ec) Israelita < Gr Israēlitēs

adjective

of ancient Israel or the Israelites
also Israelitish or Israelitic

See Israelite in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A native or inhabitant of the ancient Northern Kingdom of Israel.
  2. A descendant of Jacob; a Jew.
  3. A member of a people regarded as the chosen people of God.
  4. A Jew not descended from the tribe of Levi and not a priest.
adjective
also Is·ra·el·it·ic (ĭzˌrē-ə-lĭtˈĭk) Of or relating to ancient Israel, the ancient Israelites, or their culture.

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