Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

israelita

Noun

iz-ray-uh-lee-tuh

Definition

A term used to refer to a member of the ancient Hebrew people or a descendant of the Israelites.

Examples

Her grandmother proudly identifies as an israelita, sharing stories of her ancestors.
The festival celebrated various traditions of the israelita community.
Many israelita families gather during religious holidays to honor their cultural heritage.

Meaning

The word ‘israelita’ signifies an individual belonging to the nation or cultural group that descends from the historical Israelites, often associated with practices and traditions derived from Jewish heritage.