English · Word Candidate

Hebrew

/ˈhiːbɹuː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Hebrews

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of or pertaining to the Hebrew people or language.

Adjective

Nothing hangs on the walls, though a stained-glass Hebrew chai leans against the window.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A member or descendant of a Semitic people claiming descent from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A descendant of the biblical Patriarch Eber.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “Hebrew” mean?

Of or pertaining to the Hebrew people or language.

Is “Hebrew” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.