Hebraism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A characteristic trait of the Hebrew language. By extension it is sometimes applied to the Jewish people or their faith, national ideology, or culture.
  2. Excessive use of expressions derived from Hebrew.

Word forms

Hebraism Hebraisms Hebraïsm

Etymology

From Middle French hebraisme or Latin Hebraismus; equivalent to Hebra- + -ism.

Synonyms

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