Israelite /Iz ria lai t/ stress on first syllable 雅各(以色列)的後代 Israeli /iz Rey li/ stress on second syllable 现今在以色列地区的人，亦可当形容词 Israel /Iz ria l/ stress on first syllable 可以指 1. 现在的国家--以色列 2. 人名--以色列(也就是改名前的雅各[Jacob]) An Israeli is a citizen or resident of the geographical place that is called Israel. An Israelite is someone who is a descentant of Jacob/Israel. There were 12 tribes of Israel, founded by the 12 sons of Jacob. Israelites were members or descendants of the Tribes of Israel. In 1948, the country of Israel was formed. Residents and citizens of the country of Israel are called Israeli, whether or not they are descendants of the Tribe of Israel, or even Jewish. Israelite is based on family; Israeli is based on country of birth or residence. Before 1948, there were no Israelis anywhere. If you're writing about ancient Hebrews, they were Israelites. -- 没有时间去念文学，至少要好好过生活， 当生活有所体悟後，文学就不会那麽远。 20021119 刘少雄 --

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