Hebrew

He·brew

noun \ˈhē-(ˌ)brü\

Definition of HEBREW

1

a : the Semitic language of the ancient Hebrews b : any of various later forms of this language

2

: a member of or descendant from one of a group of northern Semitic peoples including the Israelites; especially : israelite

— Hebrew adjective

Origin of HEBREW

Middle English Ebreu, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin Hebraeus, from Latin, adjective, from Greek Hebraios, from Aramaic ʽEbrai

First Known Use: 13th century