Israelites

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/ˈɪz.ɹi.əˌlaɪts//ˈɪz.ɹɪˌlaɪts//ˈɪz.ɹeɪ.əˌlaɪts/

A form of Israelite — A native or inhabitant of

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Israelite

Synonyms & antonyms

nounthe ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)

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Hebrews
Broader
ethnic groupethnoschosen people
Also see
hebrewsisrael

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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