Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
Εβραία. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
Εβραία, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
Εβραία in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
Εβραία you have here. The definition of the word
Εβραία will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
Εβραία, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Greek
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἑβραίᾱ (Hebraíā).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /evˈɾea/
- Hyphenation: Ε‧βραί‧α
Noun
Εβραία • (Evraía) f (plural Εβραίες, masculine Εβραίος)
- Jew, Jewess (a female who follows the religion of Judaism)
- Hebrew (a female who is from the Semitic tribe that lived in ancient Palestine)
Usage notes
The terms used in Greek for the Jewish people vary in their shades of meaning:
- Εβραία f (Evraía) refers to the Hebrews and their religious background and the associated religious culture. It is the dominant word in use today for the Jews in general.
- Ιουδαία f (Ioudaía) is an older term and covers ethnic, religious, historical and cultural meanings.
- Ισραηλίτισσα f (Israïlítissa) covers only the religious aspect.
- Ισραηλινή f (Israïliní) is a term for anyone who lives or is from the modern state of Israel.
Declension