hebraica

/ɛˈbrɑɪkə/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Hebrew language or people

“The university’s linguistics department offers courses in Hebraica to help students understand the language’s rich history.”

2. noun

the Hebrew language or its literature

“The professor’s expertise in Hebraica helped her translate ancient texts with precision.”

3. noun

a collection of books in Hebrew or about the Hebrew language

“The library’s rare book section features an extensive collection of Hebraica, including ancient manuscripts.”

Synonyms

  • Hebrew
  • Semitic

Antonyms

  • non-Hebrew
  • non-Semitic