Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [iz-ree-uh l, -rey-]
- /ˈɪz ri əl, -reɪ-/
- /ˈɪzreɪəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [iz-ree-uh l, -rey-]
- /ˈɪz ri əl, -reɪ-/
Definitions of israel word
- noun israel a republic in SW Asia, on the Mediterranean: formed as a Jewish state May 1948. 7984 sq. mi. (20,679 sq. km). Capital: Jerusalem. 1
- noun israel the people traditionally descended from Jacob; the Hebrew or Jewish people. 1
- noun israel a name given to Jacob after he had wrestled with the angel. Gen. 32:28. 1
- noun israel the northern kingdom of the Hebrews, including 10 of the 12 tribes, sometimes called by the name of the chief tribe, Ephraim. Capital: Samaria. 1
- noun israel a group considered by its members or by others as God's chosen people. 1
- noun israel a male given name. 1
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Origin of israel
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English, Old English < Latin Isrāēl < Greek Isrāḗl < Hebrew Yisrā'ēl literally, God perseveres
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Parts of speech for Israel
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israel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
israel usage trend in Literature
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- how much money does the us give israel?
- i know who i am israel?
- what is the main religion in israel?
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