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 Hebrew Hebrew /ˈhiːbruː/

adjective

  1. () Of or relating to or characteristic of the Hebrews  ( Hebraic , Hebraical , Hebrew )
    of or relating to or characteristic of the Hebrews
     The old Hebrew prophets
    the old Hebrew prophets
  2. Of or relating to the language of the Hebrews  ( Hebraical , Hebrew , Hebraic )
    of or relating to the language of the Hebrews
     Hebrew vowels
    Hebrew vowels

noun

  1. () The ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel  ( Hebrew language , Hebrew )
    the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
     She is learning Hebrew to better understand ancient scriptures.
    She is learning Hebrew to better understand ancient scriptures.
  2. A person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties  ( Hebrew , Israelite , Jew )
    a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
      The Jewish community celebrated Hanukkah with joy and religious fervor.
    The Jewish community celebrated Hanukkah with joy and religious fervor.