hebraism

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: He=bra=ism

CIDE DICTIONARY

hebraism, n. [Cf. F. hébraïsme.].

•  A Hebrew idiom or custom; a peculiar expression or manner of speaking in the Hebrew language.  Addison.  [1913 Webster]
•  The type of character of the Hebrews.  [1913 Webster]

  "The governing idea of Hebraism is strictness of conscience."  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

hebraism, n.
1 a Hebrew idiom or expression, esp. in the Greek of the Bible.
2 an attribute of the Hebrews.
3 the Hebrew system of thought or religion.

Derivative

Hebraistic adj. Hebraize v.tr. & intr. (also -ise).

Etymology

F h{eacute}bra{iuml}sme or mod.L Hebraismus f. late Gk Hebra{iuml}smos (as HEBREW)