Hebraist

He·bra·ist

[hee-brey-ist, -bree-]
noun
1.
a person versed in the Hebrew language.
2.
a person imbued with the spirit of the Hebrew people or given to their principles or practices.

Origin:
1745–55; Hebra(ize) + -ist

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Hebraist (ˈhiːbreɪɪst) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a person who studies the Hebrew language and culture
 
Hebra'istic
 
adj
 
Hebra'istical
 
adj
 
Hebra'istically
 
adv

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