hebrews
n. plural-only C1 Advanced US //ˈhibɹuz// he·brews
n. an ancient group of people from the Middle East who are the ancestors of the Jewish people.
n. members of an ancient Semitic people claiming descent from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. When capitalised, it refers to the ethnic and religious group described in the Old Testament.
The ancient Hebrews lived in the land of Israel.
Scholars study the migration patterns of the ancient Hebrews to understand the early history of the Levant.
The cultural and religious traditions established by the Hebrews formed the foundational tenets of Judaism, significantly influencing the subsequent development of Western ethical and legal systems.
Usage
Usually capitalised; functions as a plural noun referring to the collective group of people.