Hebraist

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪtʃˈɛbˈɑɹˈeɪst/

Hebraist (noun)

  1. A person who studies Hebrew, especially its language, literature, and history.
  2. A specialist who knows Hebrew texts used in religious studies and translation work.

Examples

  • A Hebraist studies Hebrew grammar and texts.
  • The Hebraist teaches students how to read Hebrew.