Israelite
1 of 2noun
Is·ra·el·ite ˈiz-r(ē-)ə-ˌlīt 
: a descendant of the Hebrew patriarch Jacob
specifically : a native or inhabitant of the ancient northern kingdom of Israel
Israelite
2 of 2adjective
: of or relating to Israel or to the Israelites
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Late Latin Israelita, from Greek Israēlitēs, from Israēl
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1851, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
Israelite
noun
Is·ra·el·ite ˈiz-rē-ə-ˌlīt
: a person born or living in the ancient kingdom of Israel