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He⋅bra⋅ism

  [hee-brey-iz-uhm, -bree-]
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–noun
1. an expression or construction distinctive of the Hebrew language.
2. the character, spirit, principles, or practices distinctive of the Hebrew people.
Origin:
1560–70; < LGk Hebraïsmós, equiv. to Hebra- (see Hebraize ) + -ismos -ism
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He·bra·ism   (hē'brā-ĭz'əm)   
n.  

  1. A manner or custom characteristic of the Hebrews.

  2. A linguistic feature typical of Hebrew occurring especially in another language.

  3. The culture, spirit, or character of the Hebrew people.

  4. Judaism.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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