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HEBRAIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to the language of the Hebrews

Example:

Hebrew vowels

Synonyms:

Hebraic; Hebraical; Hebrew

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Hebrew (the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel)

Derivation:

Hebrew (the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Of or relating to or characteristic of the Hebrews

Example:

the old Hebrew prophets

Synonyms:

Hebraic; Hebraical; Hebrew

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Hebrew (a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties)

Derivation:

Hebrew (a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties)

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