Levite

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Pronunciations

Levite (LEE-vyet) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A member of the biblical tribe of Levi, often someone who worked as an assistant to the Kohen at the Temple and continues to possess certain privileges.

  • adj. Of or related to the biblical tribe of Levi, often someone who worked as an assistant to the Kohen at the Temple and continues to possess certain privileges.

Example Sentences

  • "Chief Rabbi Kook has announced that a new yeshiva or seminary will be established in the holy city, with the goal of instructing men of priestly or Levite descent regarding their Temple duties." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • Levi + English '-ite' suffix, denoting members

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

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Notes

  • Though Levites have similar privileges to Kohanim, they are not subject to the restrictions of the Kohanim.

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