Israeli

American  

[iz-rey-lee] / ɪzˈreɪ li /

noun

plural

Israelis,

plural

Israeli

1. a native or inhabitant of modern Israel.

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adjective

1. of or relating to modern Israel or its inhabitants.

Israeli British  

/ ɪzˈreɪlɪ /

noun

1. a citizen or inhabitant of the state of Israel

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of the state of Israel or its inhabitants

Other Word Forms

• anti-Israeli noun
• pro-Israeli noun

Etymology

Origin of Israeli

First recorded in 1945–50; from Hebrew yisrāʿēlī, equivalent to Yisrā'ēl + -ī a suffix indicating relationship or origin; Israel

Example Sentences

The alleged plot comes as U.S. law enforcement agencies around the country have been on heightened alert for potential acts of terrorism following the start of the latest U.S. and Israeli military strikes in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal

A month of US and Israeli attacks have damaged at least 120 museums and cultural and historic sites nationwide, a top Tehran official said, including the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace -- sometimes likened to Versailles.

From Barron's

The Israeli stock market, which initially rallied at the onset on the country’s joint military campaign with the U.S. against Iran, is now trading at prewar levels.

From MarketWatch

In recent days there have been multiple new outposts set up – including in Palestinian Authority areas which Israeli law prohibits Israeli citizens from entering.

From BBC

It too was under Israeli evacuation orders, but at least there were places to stay for his wife and four children.

From Los Angeles Times