Dictionary Definitions, Synomyns, Antonyms, and related words for Hebraism
Definitions for: Hebraism
[n] Jews who practice a religion based on the Old Testament and the Talmud
Webster (1913) Definition: He"bra*ism, n. [Cf. F. h['e]bra["i]sme.]
1. A Hebrew idiom or custom; a peculiar expression or manner
of speaking in the Hebrew language. --Addison.
2. The type of character of the Hebrews.
The governing idea of Hebraism is strictness of
conscience. --M. Arnold.
