Israel

[ iz-ree-uhl, -rey- ]

/ ˈɪz ri əl, -reɪ- /

noun

a republic in southwest Asia, on the Mediterranean: formed as a Jewish state May 1948. 7,984 sq. mi. (20,679 sq. km). Capital: Jerusalem (but not recognized by the international community).

the people traditionally descended from Jacob; the Hebrew or Jewish people.

a name given to Jacob after he had wrestled with an angel. Genesis 32:28.

the northern kingdom of the Hebrews, including 10 of the 12 tribes, sometimes called by the name of the chief tribe, Ephraim. Capital: Samaria.

a group considered by its members or by others as God's chosen people.

a male given name.

Origin of Israel

First recorded before 1000; Middle English, Old English, from Latin Isrāēl, from Greek Isrāḗl, from Hebrew Yisrā'ēl literally, “God perseveres”

OTHER WORDS FROM Israel

pro-Is·ra·el, adjective

Words nearby Israel

Ispahan, i-spin, I-spy, Isr., Israʾ, Israel, Israel ben Eliezer, Israeli, Israelite, Israelites, Israelitish

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for Israel

In Israel, however, a new law took effect January 1st that banned the use of underweight models.
How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models|Carrie Arnold|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Models in Israel will have to maintain a BMI of 18.5 or higher if they want to stay employed.
How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models|Carrie Arnold|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
If the Israel model ban were directed towards disordered eating, Ravin says she would support it whole-heartedly.
How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models|Carrie Arnold|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
At some point during his busy schedule, Israel found the time to write a book, titled The Global War on Morris.
Powerful Congressman Writes About ‘Fleshy Breasts’|Asawin Suebsaeng|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST

Anthony Goldstein probably chose a trip to the Quidditch World Cup over his Birthright trip to Israel.
Harry Potter and the Torah of Terror|Candida Moss, Joel Baden|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
He delivered all the offerings of the children of Israel unto them.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
It was true in the assembly of Israel of old, and assuredly it is not less true in the Church of God now.
Life and Times of David|Charles Henry Mackintosh
Am not I she that answer truth in Israel, and thou seekest to destroy the city, and to overthrow a mother in Israel?
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
Pray, friends, pray, that my choice may be the best for Israel.
Jeremiah|Stefan Zweig
He praises Samuel and tells him that he will soon leave the care of the temple and of the people of Israel to him.
The Dramatization of Bible Stories|Elizabeth Erwin Miller Lobingier

British Dictionary definitions for Israel

Israel

/ (ˈɪzreɪəl, -rɪəl) /

noun

a republic in SW Asia, on the Mediterranean Sea: established in 1948, in the former British mandate of Palestine, as a primarily Jewish state; 8 disputes with Arab neighbours (who did not recognize the state of Israel), erupted into full-scale wars in 1948, 1956, 1967 (the Six Day War), and 1973 (the Yom Kippur War). In 1993 Israel agreed to grant autonomous status to the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, according to the terms of a peace agreement with the PLO. Official languages: Hebrew and Arabic. Religion: Jewish majority, Muslim and Christian minorities. Currency: shekel. Capital: Jerusalem (international recognition withheld as East Jerusalem was annexed (1967) by Israel: UN recognized capital: Tel Aviv). Pop: 7 707 042 (2013 est). Area (including Golan Heights and East Jerusalem): 21 946 sq km (8473 sq miles)

the ancient kingdom of the 12 Hebrew tribes at the SE end of the Mediterranean
the kingdom in the N part of this region formed by the ten northern tribes of Israel in the 10th century bc and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 bc

informal the Jewish community throughout the world

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Cultural definitions for Israel (1 of 2)

Israel

The name given to Jacob after he wrestled with God. Israel is also the name of the northern kingdom of the Israelites, when their nation was split in two after the death of King Solomon. (See under “World Geography.”)

Cultural definitions for Israel (2 of 2)

Israel

Republic in the Middle East, formerly part of Palestine. Israel is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria and Jordan to the east, the Gulf of Aqaba (an arm of the Red Sea) to the south, Egypt (see also Egypt) to the southwest, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. Its capital and largest city is Jerusalem (see also Jerusalem).

notes for Israel

The state of Israel, a homeland for Jews (see also Jews) worldwide, was proclaimed in 1948. Since then, conflict has arisen because of opposition by the surrounding Arab peoples to the formation of a Jewish state on what they consider Arab territory (see Arab-Israeli conflict).

notes for Israel

As a move toward permanent peace between Israel and the Arab states, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat met with U. S. President James Earl Carter in the United States and signed a peace treaty in 1979.

notes for Israel

The United States has been Israel's major supporter, but Israeli settlements on the West Bank strained U.S.-Israel relations.

notes for Israel

Periodic Palestinian intifadas against Israeli domination of the West Bank and Gaza Strip continue.

单词	israel
释义	Israel [ iz-ree-uhl, -rey- ] / ˈɪz ri əl, -reɪ- / noun a republic in southwest Asia, on the Mediterranean: formed as a Jewish state May 1948. 7,984 sq. mi. (20,679 sq. km). Capital: Jerusalem (but not recognized by the international community). the people traditionally descended from Jacob; the Hebrew or Jewish people. a name given to Jacob after he had wrestled with an angel. Genesis 32:28. the northern kingdom of the Hebrews, including 10 of the 12 tribes, sometimes called by the name of the chief tribe, Ephraim. Capital: Samaria. a group considered by its members or by others as God's chosen people. a male given name. Origin of Israel First recorded before 1000; Middle English, Old English, from Latin Isrāēl, from Greek Isrāḗl, from Hebrew Yisrā'ēl literally, “God perseveres” OTHER WORDS FROM Israel pro-Is·ra·el, adjective Words nearby Israel Ispahan, i-spin, I-spy, Isr., Israʾ, Israel, Israel ben Eliezer, Israeli, Israelite, Israelites, Israelitish Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Israel In Israel, however, a new law took effect January 1st that banned the use of underweight models. How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models\|Carrie Arnold\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Models in Israel will have to maintain a BMI of 18.5 or higher if they want to stay employed. How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models\|Carrie Arnold\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST If the Israel model ban were directed towards disordered eating, Ravin says she would support it whole-heartedly. How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models\|Carrie Arnold\|January 8, 2015\|DAILY BEAST At some point during his busy schedule, Israel found the time to write a book, titled The Global War on Morris. Powerful Congressman Writes About ‘Fleshy Breasts’\|Asawin Suebsaeng\|January 7, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Anthony Goldstein probably chose a trip to the Quidditch World Cup over his Birthright trip to Israel. Harry Potter and the Torah of Terror\|Candida Moss, Joel Baden\|January 4, 2015\|DAILY BEAST He delivered all the offerings of the children of Israel unto them. The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version\|Various It was true in the assembly of Israel of old, and assuredly it is not less true in the Church of God now. Life and Times of David\|Charles Henry Mackintosh Am not I she that answer truth in Israel, and thou seekest to destroy the city, and to overthrow a mother in Israel? The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version\|Various Pray, friends, pray, that my choice may be the best for Israel. Jeremiah\|Stefan Zweig He praises Samuel and tells him that he will soon leave the care of the temple and of the people of Israel to him. The Dramatization of Bible Stories\|Elizabeth Erwin Miller Lobingier British Dictionary definitions for Israel Israel / (ˈɪzreɪəl, -rɪəl) / noun a republic in SW Asia, on the Mediterranean Sea: established in 1948, in the former British mandate of Palestine, as a primarily Jewish state; 8 disputes with Arab neighbours (who did not recognize the state of Israel), erupted into full-scale wars in 1948, 1956, 1967 (the Six Day War), and 1973 (the Yom Kippur War). In 1993 Israel agreed to grant autonomous status to the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, according to the terms of a peace agreement with the PLO. Official languages: Hebrew and Arabic. Religion: Jewish majority, Muslim and Christian minorities. Currency: shekel. Capital: Jerusalem (international recognition withheld as East Jerusalem was annexed (1967) by Israel: UN recognized capital: Tel Aviv). Pop: 7 707 042 (2013 est). Area (including Golan Heights and East Jerusalem): 21 946 sq km (8473 sq miles) the ancient kingdom of the 12 Hebrew tribes at the SE end of the Mediterranean the kingdom in the N part of this region formed by the ten northern tribes of Israel in the 10th century bc and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 bc informal the Jewish community throughout the world Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for Israel (1 of 2) Israel The name given to Jacob after he wrestled with God. Israel is also the name of the northern kingdom of the Israelites, when their nation was split in two after the death of King Solomon. (See under “World Geography.”) Cultural definitions for Israel (2 of 2) Israel Republic in the Middle East, formerly part of Palestine. Israel is bordered by Lebanon to the north, Syria and Jordan to the east, the Gulf of Aqaba (an arm of the Red Sea) to the south, Egypt (see also Egypt) to the southwest, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. Its capital and largest city is Jerusalem (see also Jerusalem). notes for Israel The state of Israel, a homeland for Jews (see also Jews) worldwide, was proclaimed in 1948. Since then, conflict has arisen because of opposition by the surrounding Arab peoples to the formation of a Jewish state on what they consider Arab territory (see Arab-Israeli conflict). notes for Israel As a move toward permanent peace between Israel and the Arab states, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat met with U. S. President James Earl Carter in the United States and signed a peace treaty in 1979. notes for Israel The United States has been Israel's major supporter, but Israeli settlements on the West Bank strained U.S.-Israel relations. notes for Israel Periodic Palestinian intifadas against Israeli domination of the West Bank and Gaza Strip continue. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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