Jew

Example:Many biblical texts are written in Hebrew.

Definition:An ancient Semitic language that is the primary religious language of Judaism and the official language of the modern state of Israel.

Example:An ancient Israelite temple had been discovered in the archaeological dig.

Definition:An ancient or present-day Jew, namely a member of the Jewish people, or a follower of a Judeo-Christian religious tradition.

Example:The comedian often uses 'Yid' in his jokes to point out Jewish cultural peculiarities.

Definition:A Yiddish term for a Jew; can be used affectionately or in a derogatory manner, depending on the context.