hebrew meaning and definition

HEBREW noun

Definition of Hebrew (noun)

1. the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
2. a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
   • synonyms: Israelite, Jew

HEBREW adjective

Definition of Hebrew (adjective)

1. of or relating to or characteristic of the Hebrews
   • "the old Hebrew prophets"
   • synonyms: Hebraic, Hebraical
2. of or relating to the language of the Hebrews
   • "Hebrew vowels"
   • synonyms: Hebraic, Hebraical