Israelite /ˈɪz.ɹi.əˌlaɪt/noun 6adjective 2forms 1 noun6 •A member of the Twelve Tribes of Israel and a descendant of Jacob. •A native or inhabitant ofCelesliall brightnesse ceazed on his face, That did the wondring Israelites amaze, When he returned from that souereigne place, His browes encireled with splendidious rayes. — 1627 •the united nation of ancient Israel (under the Judges, and then kings Saul, David and Solomon), or •the later ancient northern kingdom centered in Samaria, distinct from the kingdom of Judah centered in Jerusalem. •A member of the Jewish people who is neither a cohen nor a Levite. •(historical) A club used as a weapon by the Circumcellions. adjective2 •Of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel or its inhabitants. •(rare) Of or pertaining to the descendants of the patriarch Jacob. formsIsraelites
