israelites Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

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