Israelites

[iz-ree-uh-lahyt, -rey-]

Is·ra·el·ite

[iz-ree-uh-lahyt, -rey-]
noun
1.
a descendant of Jacob, especially a member of the hebrew people who inhabited the ancient kingdom of Israel.
2.
one of a group considered by its members or by others as God's chosen people.
adjective
3.
of or pertaining to ancient Israel or its people; Hebrew.

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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English; see Israel, -ite1

non-Is·ra·el·ite, noun
pre-Is·ra·el·ite, adjective, noun
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Israelites definition


The descendants of Jacob, who made up twelve tribes, including the tribes of Judah, Levi, Reuben, and Benjamin.

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