thestateofisrael
proper nounUK /ðə steɪt əv ˈɪzreɪl/
US /ðə steɪt əv ˈɪzreɪl/
A country in the Middle East where many Jewish people live.
The State of Israel was founded in 1948.
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2. The government and political institutions of the country of Israel.
The State of Israel passed a new law last year.
3. A term used in official and diplomatic contexts for the country of Israel.
The ambassador represented the State of Israel at the meeting.
4. The modern nation established in 1948 as a homeland for the Jewish people.
The State of Israel celebrates its independence each spring.