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Webster 1913 Edition


Hebraism

He′bra-ism

,
Noun.
[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.

Webster 1828 Edition


Hebraism

HE'BRAISM

,
Noun.
A Hebrew idiom; a peculiar expression or manner of speaking in the Hebrew language.

Definition 2024


Hebraism

Hebraism

English

Noun

Hebraism (uncountable)

  1. the identification of a usage, trait, or characteristic of the Hebrew language. By successive extension it is sometimes applied to the Jewish people, their faith, national ideology, or culture.
  2. (rhetoric) Excessive use of expressions derived from Hebrew

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