Hebrew Hebrew /ˈhiːbruː/

adjective

1. () Of or relating to or characteristic of the Hebrews  ( Hebraic , Hebraical , Hebrew )
   of or relating to or characteristic of the Hebrews
    The old Hebrew prophets
   the old Hebrew prophets
   
2. Of or relating to the language of the Hebrews  ( Hebraical , Hebrew , Hebraic )
   of or relating to the language of the Hebrews
    Hebrew vowels
   Hebrew vowels
   

noun

1. () The ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel  ( Hebrew language , Hebrew )
   the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
    She is learning Hebrew to better understand ancient scriptures.
   She is learning Hebrew to better understand ancient scriptures.
   
   
2. A person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties  ( Hebrew , Israelite , Jew )
   a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
     The Jewish community celebrated Hanukkah with joy and religious fervor.
   The Jewish community celebrated Hanukkah with joy and religious fervor.