—n.
1 a member of a Semitic people orig. centred in ancient Palestine.
2 a the language of this people. b a modern form of this used esp. in Israel.
—adj.
1 of or in Hebrew.
2 of the Hebrews or the Jews.
Etymology: ME f. OF Ebreu f. med.L Ebreus f. L hebraeus f. Gk Hebraios f. Aram. ' ibray f. Heb. ' ibricirc one from the other side (of the river)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.