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hebraic

/hɪˈbreɪ.ɪk/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.adjective

Of or relating to the Hebrews, their language, culture, or writing system.

Example Sentences:
  • The scholar specialized in Hebraic studies and ancient Semitic languages.
  • The text contained several Hebraic idioms that were difficult to translate directly.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from Late Latin 'Hebraicus', from Ancient Greek 'Hebraikos', ultimately originating from Aramaic 'ʻibrāy' and Hebrew 'ʻīvrī' (meaning Hebrew, descendant of Eber). It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe things relating to the Hebrew language, culture, or people.

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Think of 'Hebrew' and add '-aic' at the end to make it an adjective describing Hebrew culture or language.

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1. What is the meaning of “hebraic” in English?

In English, hebraic (adjective) is defined as: “Of or relating to the Hebrews, their language, culture, or writing system.”.

2. How do you use “hebraic” in a sentence?

The scholar specialized in Hebraic studies and ancient Semitic languages.

3. What are English synonyms of “hebraic”?

Common synonyms include:hebrew,judaic,semitic,jewish

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “hebraic”?

Derived from Late Latin 'Hebraicus', from Ancient Greek 'Hebraikos', ultimately originating from Aramaic 'ʻibrāy' and Hebrew 'ʻīvrī' (meaning Hebrew, descendant of Eber). It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe things relating to the Hebrew language, culture, or people.