The Hebrews are Israelis, since they come from Israel.
Source: tatoeba (2852032)
Hebrews
/ˈhiːbɹuːz/
Synonyms for "hebrews" (6 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
israelitesancient hebrews
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
epistle to the hebrews
Related words (3)
Noun(3 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: israelites, ancient hebrews, epistle to the hebrews, hebrews epistle, hebrews letter.
- Sentence evidence is available for hebrews, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "hebrews".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "hebrews"
Keep "hebrews" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "hebrews" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "hebrews", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "hebrews" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
3 entriesCollocations
5 entriesHebrews textancient Hebrewsbiblical Hebrewsearly Hebrewsthe Hebrews
Derivations
5 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
"As the ancient Hebrews three times each year convened in Jerusalem in order to enliven within them the love of the monotheist idea, so we every year convene in the capital city of Esperantism in order to enliven within us the love of the Esperantist idea. And this is the primary essence and the main goal of our congresses."
Source: tatoeba (4424533)
Only remember me when it shall be well with thee, and do me this kindness: to put Pharaoh in mind to take me out of this prison: For I was stolen away out of the land of the Hebrews, and here without any fault was cast into the dungeon.
Source: tatoeba (7880051)
And when it was set on, for Joseph apart, and for his brethren apart, for the Egyptians also that ate with him apart, (for it is unlawful for the Egyptians to eat with the Hebrews, and they think such a feast profane):
Source: tatoeba (7895289)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "hebrews"?
Closest matches include israelites, ancient hebrews, epistle to the hebrews, hebrews epistle, hebrews letter.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "hebrews"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.