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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries以色列
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Yǐsèliè
"以色列以其丰富的历史而闻名。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A country in the Middle East located on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea.
"Israel is known for its historical sites and diverse culture." - 2
The Jewish people as a collective, often associated with their historical and cultural heritage.
"The diaspora of Israel has spread across the globe."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Israel' originates from the Hebrew 'Yisra'el', meaning 'he who struggles with God'. It has biblical roots, referring to the patriarch Jacob, who was given the name after wrestling with an angel. Over centuries, the term evolved to represent the Jewish people and the modern state established in 1948.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Israel"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Israel" is said worldwide
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Israël
Transliteration: Izraël
"Israël est connu pour ses sites historiques."
Israel
Transliteration: Israel
"Israel hat eine reiche kulturelle Geschichte."
Israele
Transliteration: Israele
"Israele è famoso per la sua diversità culturale."
Israel
Transliteration: Israel
"Israel es conocido por su historia antigua."
Israel
Transliteration: Israel
"Israel é um país com uma rica herança cultural."
इज़राइल
Transliteration: Izrail
"इज़राइल ऐतिहासिक स्थलों के लिए जाना जाता है।"
以色列
Transliteration: Yǐsèliè
"以色列以其丰富的历史而闻名。"
이스라엘
Transliteration: Isurael
"이스라엘은 역사적인 장소로 유명합니다."
イスラエル
Transliteration: Isuraeru
"イスラエルは多様な文化で知られています。"
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