Israel

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See also Ísrael, Israël, and İsrael

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  • enPR: ĭz'rāəl, ĭz'rēəl; IPA: /ˈɪzreɪəl/, /ˈɪzriəl/; SAMPA: /"IzreI@l/, /"Izri@l/

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From Hebrew ישראל (yisra'él), Israel), a Biblical name for Jacob after he wrestles with an adversary.

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Singular
Israel

Plural
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Israel

  1. The State of Israel, a modern country in the Middle East, at the eastern shore of the Mediterranean.
  2. The Land of Israel, a region that is roughly coextensive with the State of Israel.
  3. A nation that occupied roughly the same area in ancient times.
  4. An ancient kingdom that occupied the northern part of this area, as distinct from Judah.
  5. A male given name.
  6. (Biblical) A name given to Jacob (Genesis 32:28).
  7. The Jews, taken collectively.

[edit] Synonyms

  • (State of Israel): the Jewish State, the State of Israel
  • (Land of Israel): Canaan, the Holy Land, the Land of Israel, the Levant, Palestine
  • (the Jews): the Children of Israel

[edit] Usage notes

  • (Land of Israel): The use of the name Israel to refer to the region is sometimes seen as politically or emotionally charged; indeed, this is true of all terms for this region.

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Israel

  1. Israel

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Israel n.

  1. Israel

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Israel

  1. Israel

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Hebrew ישראל

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  • IPA: [is.ra.el]

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Israel n.

  1. Israel

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Israel

  1. Israel

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Israel n.

  1. Israel
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