—adj. of or relating to the modern State of Israel in the Middle East.
—n.
1 a native or national of Israel.
2 a person of Israeli descent.
Etymology: Israel, a later name of Jacob, ult. f. Heb. yisra' el he that strives with God (Gen. 32:28) + -I(2)
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Israeli [Israeli] [ɪzˈreɪli] [ɪzˈreɪli] noun, adjective
(a person) from Israel
Useful english dictionary. 2012.