HAZAN

Pronunciation (US):

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 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

The official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos

Synonyms:

cantor; hazan

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("hazan" is a kind of...):

spiritual leader (a leader in religious or sacred affairs)

Credits