Israel
ˈɪzriəl
Definition

Definition of Israel - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
geographycountry in the Middle East
  • Israel is located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.
Holy Land State of Israel
2.
communitythe Jewish community worldwide
  • Israel has a significant cultural influence globally.
Hebrews Jewry
3.
historyRareancient kingdom of the Hebrew tribesRare
  • The kingdom of Israel was destroyed by the Assyrians.
kingdom realm territory
4.
namesRaremale given name from HebrewRare
  • Israel is a common name in Hebrew culture.
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Expressions with Israel

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the military forces of the State of Israel
The Israel Defense Forces are known for their advanced technology and training.
country in the Middle East with its own government
The State of Israel was established in 1948.

Origin of Israel

Hebrew, Yisra'el (God contends)

Terms with Israel included in their meaning

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Israeli currency
official currency of Israel
history
the Palestinian uprising against Israel in 1987
religion
member of a Middle Eastern religious community in Lebanon, Syria, Israel
israel community
collective settlement in Israel where members live and work together
religion
the biblical land of Israel known for its fertility
land
desert region in southern Israel known for archaeological sites
finance
official currency of Israel
IDFacr.
acr: Israel Defense Forces
military forces responsible for Israel's defense

Examples of Israel in a sentence

  • Many tourists visit Israel for its religious sites.
  • Israel celebrates many traditional festivals worldwide.
  • The history of Israel is rich and diverse.
  • Israel was known for its rich cultural heritage.
  • The tribes of Israel united under a single king.
  • Israel attended the family gathering with joy.

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  1. French:Israël, ...
  2. German:Israel, ...
  3. Italian:Israele, Israel, ...
  4. Spanish:Israel, pueblo judío, ...
  5. Portuguese:Israel, comunidade judaica mundial, ...
  6. Chinese:以色列, 以色列王国, ...
  7. Japanese:イスラエル, イスラエル王国, ...
  8. Arabic:إِسْرَائِيل, الجالية اليهودية, ...
  9. Hebrew:יִשְׂרָאֵל, יִשְׂרָאֵל, ...
  10. Russian:Израиль, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Ізраїль, ...
  12. Hindi:इज़राइल, इस्राएल, ...
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