I. ˈiz-r(ē-)ə-ˌlīt noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin Israelita, from Greek Israēlitēs, from Israēl
Date: 14th century
: a descendant of the Hebrew patriarch Jacob ; specifically : a native or inhabitant of the ancient northern kingdom of Israel
II. adjective
Date: 1851
: of or relating to Israel or to the Israelites