'Israelite' definitions:

Definition of 'Israelite'

noun

A native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Israel

noun

A person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties [syn: Jew, Hebrew, Israelite]

Definition of 'Israelite'

From: GCIDE

Israelite \Is"ra*el*ite\, n. [L. Isra["e]lites, Gr. ?, fr. ?, ?, Israel, Heb. Yisr[=a][=e]l, i. e., champion of God; s[=a]r[=a]h to fight + [=e]l God.] A descendant of Israel, or Jacob; a Hebrew; a Jew. Israelitic

Words containing 'Israelite'

Israelitic,
israelites