Synonyms for

Hebrew

Verb / ˈhi:bru: / Another word for hebrew — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Hebrew refers to the language or people of ancient or modern Israel.

Synonyms & similar words

hebrew israelite jew hebraic hebraical Jewish Israelite Semite Yahudi Ivrit Judaic Judahite Hebraic Mosaic Zionist Jew Hebrewic Hebraistic Hebraistical Hebraized Hebraizing Hebraistical Hebraist Hebraizer Hebraistic

Synonyms by register

Formal

Judean Israelite

Common collocations

  • ancient Hebrew
  • modern Hebrew
  • Hebrew Bible
  • Hebrew language
  • Hebrew script
  • Hebrew alphabet
  • Hebrew University

Word family

noun Hebrew
adjective Hebrew

Usage note

Hebrew primarily refers to the language or people associated with ancient Israel. It is not typically used as a general adjective for anything Jewish, for which 'Jewish' is the more common and appropriate term.

Example sentences

  1. My grandmother can speak Hebrew fluently.
  2. The Torah is written in Hebrew.
  3. The Hebrew people celebrate Hanukkah every year.
  4. I am learning Hebrew in my language class.
  5. The Dead Sea Scrolls were written in Hebrew.

Quotes

  • 'Hebrew is the language of angels', said Rabbi Judah.
  • 'Hebrew is the most beautiful language in the world', said Heinrich Heine.
  • 'Hebrew is the key to the Jewish soul', said Elie Wiesel.

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