judahite

/ˈdʒuːdəhaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the tribe of Judah, as in the biblical sense.

“The ancient Israelites were a mix of various tribes, including Judahites.”

2. noun

A person descended from the tribe of Judah, especially in the sense of tracing ancestry to the tribe.

“Some people claim to be direct descendants of Judahites, tracing their lineage back to biblical times.”

Synonyms

  • Jewish
  • Judahite
  • Judean

Antonyms

  • non-Jewish
  • non-Judahite