Israeli

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person from Israel or of Israeli descent.
adj
  1. Of, from, or pertaining to Israel or the Israeli people.
name
  1. The modern form of the Hebrew language, as spoken in the State of Israel.

Pronunciation

ĭz-rā'lē /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Israeli.wav

Word forms

Israeli Israelis

Etymology

From Hebrew ישראלי (jiśrəʾēlî). By surface analysis, Israel + -i. Usage as a synonym for "Modern Israeli Hebrew" was popularized by Ghil'ad Zuckermann.

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