israelite Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Israel
  2. noun a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
    Jew; Hebrew.

WordNet

Is"ra*el*ite noun
Etymology
L. Israëlites, Gr. , fr. , , Israel, Heb. Yisral, i. e., champion of God; sarah to fight + l God.
Definitions
  1. A descendant of Israel, or Jacob; a Hebrew; a Jew.

Webster 1913