HEBRAISM

Judaism, Hebraism, Jewish religion

(noun) Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah and the Talmud

Source: WordNet® 3.1


He"bra*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. hébraïsme.]

1. A Hebrew idiom or custom; a peculiar expression or manner of speaking in the Hebrew language. Addison.

2. The type of character of the Hebrews. The governing idea of Hebraism is strictness of conscience. M. Arnold.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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22 June 2024

POOR

(adjective) characterized by or indicating poverty; “the country had a poor economy”; “they lived in the poor section of town”


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