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Is⋅ra⋅el⋅it⋅ish

  [iz-ree-uh-lahy-tish, -rey-]
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–adjective
of or pertaining to the Israelites; Hebrew.
Also, Is⋅ra⋅el⋅it⋅ic  [iz-ree-uh-lit-ik, -rey-] .

Origin:
1525–35; Israelite + -ish 1
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Is·ra·el·ite   (ĭz'rē-ə-līt')   
n.  

  1. A native or inhabitant of the ancient Northern Kingdom of Israel.

  2. A descendant of Jacob; a Jew.

  3. A member of a people regarded as the chosen people of God.

  4. A Jew not descended from the tribe of Levi and not a priest.

adj.  also Is·ra·el·it·ic (ĭz'rē-ə-lĭt'ĭk) Of or relating to ancient Israel, the ancient Israelites, or their culture.
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