Israel

Pronunciation

• enPR: ĭzʹrā-əl or ĭzʹrē-əl, IPA ^(key): /ˈɪz.reɪ.əl/ or /ˈɪz.ri.əl/

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Proper noun

Proper noun Israel

Location map of the State of Israel, with disputed territories shown in light green

1. Israel is a country in the Middle East.

   Israel is the only Jewish country in the world.

2. Israel was an ancient kingdom in the Middle East.
3. Israel is a male given name.

Related words

• Israeli
• Israelite