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1. (n.) Israel
a republic in SW Asia, on the Mediterranean: formed as a Jewish state in 1948. 5,749,760; 7984 sq. mi. (20,679 sq. km).
2. Israel
the people traditionally descended from Jacob; the Jewish people.
3. Israel
a name given to Jacob after he had wrestled with the angel. Gen. 32:28.
4. Israel
the northern kingdom of the Hebrews, including 10 of the 12 tribes.
5. Israel
a group considered by its members or by others as God's chosen people.
Etymology: (bef. 1000; ME, OE < L Isrāēl < Gk Isrāēl < Heb Yisrā'ēl lit., God perseveres)
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1. (noun) Israel, State of Israel, Yisrael, Zion, Sion
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
2. (noun) Israel
an ancient kingdom of the Hebrew tribes at the southeastern end of the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Saul around 1025 BC and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC
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