Hebraism

American  

[hee-brey-iz-uhm, -bree-] / ˈhi breɪˌɪz əm, -bri- /

noun

1. an expression or construction distinctive of the Hebrew language.

2. the character, spirit, principles, or practices distinctive of the Hebrew people.

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Hebraism British  

/ ˈhiːbreɪˌɪzəm /

noun

1. a linguistic usage, custom, or other feature borrowed from or particular to the Hebrew language, or to the Jewish people or their culture

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Etymology

Origin of Hebraism

1560–70; < Late Greek Hebraïsmós, equivalent to Hebra- ( see Hebraize) + -ismos -ism

Example Sentences

These are the permanent values he has resolved to serve, believing that a synthesis of Hellenism and Hebraism is the hope of the world.

From Time Magazine Archive

Where Hellenism appealed to the senses, Hebraism appealed to the spirit.

From A Text-Book of the History of Painting by Van Dyke, John Charles

Hebraism suggests the austere and spiritual life, Hellenism the social and sensuous life.

From Platform Monologues by Tucker, T. G. (Thomas George)

And then, if only for a moment, the Greek gained its triumph over this startling exhibition of Hebraism.

From The Nest, The White Pagoda, The Suicide, A Forsaken Temple, Miss Jones and The Masterpiece by Sedgwick, Anne Douglas

We want Hellenism for knowing and enjoying, Hebraism for acting, loving, and hoping.

From Platform Monologues by Tucker, T. G. (Thomas George)