Reference meaning
Israel
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Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
Related source terms
state of israelyisraelzion
Other meanings
2. noun
an ancient kingdom of the Hebrew tribes at the southeastern end of the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Saul around 1025 BC and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC
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