Hebraist

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A scholar who specializes in the study of the Hebrew language.
  2. 2
    linguist specializing in the Hebrew language wordnet
  3. 3
    A proponent of Hebrew as the language of the Zionist movement. obsolete
  4. 4
    One who has a passion for Hebrew religious texts and traditions.

    "The early Americans, inheriting the Hebraist fervour of the English Puritans, had enjoyed a Great Awakening of religious joy."

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"The early Americans, inheriting the Hebraist fervour of the English Puritans, had enjoyed a Great Awakening of religious joy."

Etymology

From Hebra- + -ist.

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