israelites > define

noun

• A native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Israel.
  • synonyms: Israelite
• A person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties.
  • synonyms: Jew, Hebrew, Israelite
• The ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19. ).
  • synonyms: Hebrews