hebrew

he-brew · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A Semitic language that is the official language of Israel and is used for religious purposes by Jews worldwide.

  2. 2.

    (adjective) Of or relating to the Hebrew language, people, or culture.

  3. 3.

    A member of an ancient Semitic people; an Israelite.

Related words

See also: Israeli, Jewish, Semitic

Etymology

From Latin Hebraeus, from Greek Hebraios, from Aramaic ebrai, ultimately from Hebrew ibri.