Hebrew
noun
He·brew
ˈhē-(ˌ)brü 
1
a
: the Semitic language of the ancient Hebrews
b
: any of various later forms of this language
2
: a member of or descendant from one of a group of northern Semitic peoples including the Israelites
especially
: israelite
Hebrew
adjective
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Opinion polls show widespread support for a ceasefire that would include the return of all the hostages, with a survey from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem this week showing 70% in favour of a deal.
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Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 23 May 2025
The rapper apologized to the Jewish community with a post on social media in Hebrew in late 2023.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 May 2025
Her Eurovision song was released in March and features lyrics in English, French and Hebrew.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
English, Hebrew and Torah readings will be available.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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Nidal Al-Mughrabi, USA Today, 23 May 2025
The rapper apologized to the Jewish community with a post on social media in Hebrew in late 2023.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 May 2025
Her Eurovision song was released in March and features lyrics in English, French and Hebrew.
—Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
English, Hebrew and Torah readings will be available.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 16 May 2025
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“Hebrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hebrew. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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Hebrew
noun
He·brew
ˈhē-(ˌ)brü
1
: a member of one of a group of northern Semitic peoples including the Israelites
especially
: israelite
2
: the Semitic language of the Hebrews
Hebraic
adjective
hi-ˈbrā-ik
Hebrew
adjective
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