Israel (en. Israel)

/izʁaˈɛl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Name of a country in the Middle East.

Israel is known for its rich history and cultural diversity.

Israel es conocido por su rica historia y diversidad cultural.

Descendants or nation of the Hebrew people.

The people of Israel have a long history of resilience.

El pueblo de Israel tiene una larga historia de resistencia.

Referred to in religious texts as the chosen people.

In the Bible, Israel is mentioned as the people chosen by God.

En la Biblia, Israel es mencionado como el pueblo elegido por Dios.

From Hebrew 'Yisra'el', meaning 'the one who struggles with God'.

Land of Israel

Expression referring to the geographical and cultural region of the country.

Tierra de Israel

State of Israel

Formal reference to the internationally recognized country.

Estado de Israel

Six-Day War

Conflict of 1967 that took place between Israel and several Arab states.

Guerra de los Seis Días

Hebrew

Related to the language and culture of the Israeli people.

hebreo

Zionism

Political movement that supports the establishment of a Jewish state in the Land of Israel.

sionismo

Jerusalem

Capital of Israel, considered a holy city by several religions.

Jerusalén

Used to informally refer to someone from Israel.

That guy is an Israeli who came to study here.

Ese chico es un israelí que vino a estudiar aquí.

A term of camaraderie among Jewish friends.

Hello, my favorite Israelite!

¡Hola, mi israelita favorito!