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Hebrew
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɨˈbɾew/he·breu
Definition
1A member of an ancient Semitic people inhabiting the region of Palestine; an Israelite, a Jew.
Usage examples
“The Hebrews left Egypt during the Exodus.”
“Modern Hebrew is the official language of Israel.”
Common combinations
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Idiomatic expressions
- It's all Greek to me. (equivalent idiom for something incomprehensible)