No. 375 in Hebrew
העם
"The people" or "the nation."
In a sentence
העם נאסף בכיכר לחגוג את יום העצמאות.
The people gathered in the square to celebrate Independence Day.
The word 'העם' (ha'am) refers to 'the people' or 'the nation' collectively, indicating a group of individuals united by a sense of nationhood or community.
העם בוחר את נציגיו בכנסת בבחירות דמוקרטיות.
The people elect their representatives in the Knesset through democratic elections.
In this sentence, 'העם' emphasizes the role of the populace in a democratic process, symbolizing their collective political power.
בתרבות העם משתקפים הערכים המסורתיים והחברתיים.
In the culture of the people, traditional and social values are reflected.
Here, 'העם' describes a group defined by shared cultural and traditional norms, emphasizing sociocultural unity.
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