Hebraism

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Hebraism \He"bra*ism\, n. [Cf. F. h['e]bra["i]sme.]
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     1. A Hebrew idiom or custom; a peculiar expression or manner
        of speaking in the Hebrew language. --Addison.
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     2. The type of character of the Hebrews.
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              The governing idea of Hebraism is strictness of
              conscience.                           --M. Arnold.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  Hebraism
       n : Jews collectively who practice a religion based on the Torah
           and the Talmud [syn: {Judaism}, {Jewish religion}]