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israelite

[ˈɪzrɪəlaɪt]

israelite Definition

  • 1a member of the ancient Hebrew nation, especially in the period from the Exodus to the Babylonian Captivity (c. 1350–587 bc)
  • 2a modern Jew who is a descendant of these people

Using israelite: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "israelite" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The Israelites were led out of Egypt by Moses.

  • Example

    Many Israelites returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.

  • Example

    The modern state of Israel was founded as a homeland for the Jewish people, including the descendants of the ancient Israelites.

israelite Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for israelite

Phrases with israelite

  • the Israelites collectively, viewed as God's chosen people in the Bible

    Example

    The Children of Israel wandered in the desert for forty years.

  • Ten Lost Tribes of Israel

    the ten of the twelve tribes of ancient Israel that were said to have been deported from the Kingdom of Israel after its conquest by Assyria in 722 BC and never heard from again

    Example

    Some groups claim to be descended from the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel.

  • a country in the Middle East, established in 1948 as a homeland for the Jewish people

    Example

    The State of Israel has a complex history and ongoing conflicts with its neighbors.

Origins of israelite

from Late Latin 'Israelita', from Greek 'Israēlitēs', from 'Israēl', meaning 'Israel'

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Summary: israelite in Brief

The term 'Israelite' [ˈɪzrɪəlaɪt] refers to a member of the ancient Hebrew nation, especially in the period from the Exodus to the Babylonian Captivity, or a modern Jew who is a descendant of these people. It is often used in phrases like 'Children of Israel' and 'Ten Lost Tribes of Israel.' The State of Israel was founded as a homeland for the Jewish people, including the descendants of the ancient Israelites.