hebrewstate
nounUK /ˈhiːbruː steɪt/
US /ˈhiːbruː steɪt/
A country where Hebrew is the main language and most people are Jewish.
The Hebrew state was founded in 1948.
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2. A political entity described in early Zionist writings as a future homeland for Jewish people.
The idea of a Hebrew state inspired many early settlers.
3. Informal shorthand for the government and institutions of Israel.
The Hebrew state announced new education policies.
4. A term sometimes used in historical or diplomatic texts to refer to Israel.
The treaty recognized the Hebrew state's borders.