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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024rab•bi1 /ˈræbaɪ/USA pronunciation n. [countable], pl. -bis. - Judaismthe chief religious official of a synagogue who performs rituals, teaches, and functions as spiritual leader of the congregation.
- Judaism(a title of respect for) a Jewish scholar or teacher.
rab•bin•i•cal /rəˈbɪnɪkəl/USA pronunciation rab•bin•ic, adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024rab•bi1 (rab′ī),USA pronunciation n., pl. -bis. - Judaismthe chief religious official of a synagogue, trained usually in a theological seminary and duly ordained, who delivers the sermon at a religious service and performs ritualistic, pastoral, educational, and other functions in and related to his or her capacity as a spiritual leader of Judaism and the Jewish community. Cf. cantor (def. 2).
- Judaisma title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher.
- Judaisma Jewish scholar qualified to rule on questions of Jewish law.
- Judaismany of the Jewish scholars of the 1st to 6th centuriesa.d.who contributed to the writing, editing, or compiling of the Talmud.
- Slang Termsa personal patron or adviser, as in business.
- Hebrew rabbī my master (rabh master + -ī my)
- Greek rhabbí
- Late Latin rabbī
- Old French rab(b)i)
- Middle English rabi (1250–1300
rab•bi2 (rab′ē),USA pronunciation n. [Eccles.]- Religionrabat1.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: rabbi /ˈræbaɪ/ n ( pl -bis)- the religious leader of a congregation; the minister of a synagogue
Etymology: Hebrew, from rabh master + -ī my |