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RABBI
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("Rabbi" is a kind of...):
form of address; title; title of respect (an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. 'Mr.' or 'General')
Domain category:
Hebrew (the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel)
Derivation:
rabbinic; rabbinical (of or relating to rabbis or their teachings)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("rabbi" is a kind of...):
spiritual leader (a leader in religious or sacred affairs)
Domain category:
Hebrew (the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "rabbi"):
amora (one of a group of rabbis (active AD 250-500) who discussed the Mishnaic law in the law schools of Palestine and Mesopotamia where they explained and applied earlier teachings and whose discussions are recorded in the Talmud; they emphasized the study of Torah and the importance of personal action and the fulfillment of the commandments)
Instance hyponyms:
Hillel (Palestinian rabbi and interpreter of Judaic law)
Holonyms ("rabbi" is a member of...):
rabbinate (rabbis collectively)
Derivation:
rabbinic; rabbinical (of or relating to rabbis or their teachings)
