Israel

/'izreiəl/
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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • An ancient kingdom of the Hebrew tribes: A historical kingdom in the Levant, founded around 1025 BC and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC.
    • A modern nation-state: The Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea, established in 1948.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun (Ancient Kingdom):

    • The kingdom of Israel was divided after the reign of Solomon.
    • Archaeologists are studying artifacts from ancient Israel.
  • Proper noun (Modern State):

    • Israel is a country in the Middle East.
    • Tel Aviv is a major city in Israel.
Advanced Usage
  • "The State of Israel": The official name of the modern country.

    • The State of Israel was established in 1948.
  • "Children of Israel": A biblical term referring to the Israelites, the descendants of Jacob.

    • The story of the Exodus tells of the journey of the Children of Israel.
Variants and Related Words
  • Israeli (adj): Of or relating to the modern state of Israel.
    • She holds an Israeli passport.
  • Israeli (n): A citizen or native of the modern state of Israel.
    • He is an Israeli living abroad.
  • Israelite (n): A member of the ancient Hebrew nation or a descendant of Jacob.
    • The Israelites wandered in the desert.
Synonyms
  • Zion: Often used poetically or historically to refer to the Jewish homeland, related to Jerusalem and the Land of Israel.
  • The Holy Land: A term for the region, significant in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Related Phrases
  • "Promised Land": A term from the Hebrew Bible referring to the land promised by God to the Israelites.
    • For centuries, the Jewish people longed to return to the Promised Land.
Related Idioms
  • "To be an Israelite": (Biblical/Historical) To be one of God's chosen people.
    • In the biblical narrative, to be an Israelite was to be part of a covenant with God.
Noun
  1. an ancient kingdom of the Hebrew tribes at the southeastern end of the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Saul around 1025 BC and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC
  2. Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine