hebrew

n. the ancient and modern language spoken by Jewish people and the official language of Israel.

n. the Semitic language of the ancient Israelites, now the official language of the State of Israel. Uncountable in this sense.

“She decided to study Hebrew so she could read the ancient texts in their original form.”

“Modern Hebrew was successfully revived as a spoken language in the late nineteenth century, bridging a gap of nearly two millennia.”

n. a member of the ancient people who lived in Israel and Palestine in Bible times.

n. a member of the Semitic people claiming descent from the biblical patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Often used in historical or biblical contexts.

“The book tells the story of the ancient Hebrews and their journey across the desert.”

“Scholars often compare the legal codes of the ancient Hebrews with those of neighbouring Mesopotamian civilisations.”

adj. relating to the Hebrew language, people, or culture.

adj. pertaining to the Hebrew language, the Jewish people, or their cultural and religious heritage.

“The museum has a large collection of Hebrew manuscripts from the Middle Ages.”

“The professor specialised in Hebrew literature, focusing specifically on the transition from liturgical poetry to secular prose.”

n. something that is impossible to understand, like a language you do not know.

n. unintelligible or incomprehensible speech or writing. Used as a metaphor for something completely confusing.

“I tried to read the technical manual, but to me, it was all Hebrew.”

“The legal jargon in the contract was absolute Hebrew to the small business owner.”

Informal · Humorous