Israeli

Is·rae·li

[iz-rey-lee] noun, plural Is·rae·lis ( especially collectively ) Is·rae·li, adjective
noun
1.
a native or inhabitant of modern Israel.
adjective
2.
of or pertaining to modern Israel or its inhabitants.

Origin:
1945–50; < Hebrew yisrāʿēlī, equivalent to Yisrā'ēl Israel + suffix of appurtenance

an·ti-Is·rae·li, noun, adjective
pro-Is·rae·li, noun, adjective
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Israeli (ɪzˈreɪlɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -lis, -li
1.  a citizen or inhabitant of the state of Israel
 
adj
2.  of, relating to, or characteristic of the state of Israel or its inhabitants

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