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Hebraism — is the identification of a usage, trait, or characteristic of the Hebrew language. By successive extension it is sometimes applied to the Jewish people, their faith, national ideology, or culture. Idiomatic Hebrew There exist in the Hebrew… … Wikipedia
Hebraism — He bra*ism, n. [Cf. F. h[ e]bra[ i]sme.] [1913 Webster] 1. A Hebrew idiom or custom; a peculiar expression or manner of speaking in the Hebrew language. Addison. [1913 Webster] 2. The type of character of the Hebrews. [1913 Webster] The governing … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Hebraism — 1560s, phrase or construction characteristic of the Hebrew language; see HEBRAIC (Cf. Hebraic) + ISM (Cf. ism). Meaning a quality or characteristic of the (biblical) Hebrew people is from 1847 … Etymology dictionary
Hebraism — [hē′brā iz΄əm, hē′bri iz΄əm] n. [ModL Hebraismus < LGr Hebraismos < Gr Hebraizein: see HEBRAIZE] 1. a word, phrase, grammatical construction, etc. originating in or peculiar to Hebrew 2. the characteristic ethical system, moral attitude,… … English World dictionary
Hebraism — noun Date: 1570 1. a characteristic feature of Hebrew occurring in another language 2. the thought, spirit, or practice characteristic of the Hebrews 3. a moral theory or emphasis attributed to the Hebrews … New Collegiate Dictionary
Hebraism — noun a) the identification of a usage, trait, or characteristic of the Hebrew language. By successive extension it is sometimes applied to the Jewish people, their faith, national ideology, or culture. b) Excessive use of expressions derived from … Wiktionary
Hebraism — He·bra·ism || hiËbreɪɪzÉ™m n. idiom or phrase found in the Hebrew language; something characteristic to the Hebrew people … English contemporary dictionary
Hebraism — [ hi:breɪɪz(ə)m] noun 1》 a Hebrew idiom or expression. 2》 the Jewish religion, culture, or character. Derivatives Hebraistic adjective Hebraize or Hebraise verb … English new terms dictionary
hebraism — he·bra·ism … English syllables
Hebraism — He•bra•ism [[t]ˈhi breɪˌɪz əm, bri [/t]] n. 1) ling. an expression or construction distinctive of the Hebrew language 2) the character, spirit, principles, or practices of the Hebrews • Etymology: 1560–70; < LGk … From formal English to slang
