Israel

/ˈɪsɹeɪl/

/ˈɪzɹiːəl/

[noun]

Israel

[NOUN]

a country in Western Asia on the Mediterranean Sea

synonyms : Sion

State of Israel

Yisrael

Zion

an ancient kingdom of the Hebrew tribes at the southeastern end of the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Saul around 1025 BC and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 BC

Examples

1. The Dead Sea in Israel is famous for its healing properties.

2. My brother lives in Tel Aviv, a vibrant city in Israel.

3. She is reading a book about the wildlife of Israel.

4. She was interested in the complex history of Israel.