Synagogue: meaning, definitions and examples

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synagogue

 

[ sษชหˆnรฆษกoสŠษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

place of worship

A synagogue is a Jewish house of worship where communal prayer, religious study, and other forms of religious activity take place. It is also a place for gathering and learning about the Jewish faith and traditions. In addition to being a space for prayer, it often includes areas for social events, education, and community activities.

Synonyms

house of worship, shul, temple

Examples of usage

  • We attended a service at the local synagogue last Friday.
  • The synagogue held a community celebration for Hanukkah.
  • Children learn about their heritage at the synagogue's Hebrew school.

Translations

Translations of the word "synagogue" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sinagoga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคจเคพเค—เฅ‹เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Synagoge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sinagoga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะฝะฐะณะพะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ synagoga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒŠใ‚ดใƒผใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท synagogue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sinagoga

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sinagog

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹œ๋‚˜๊ณ ๊ทธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู†ูŠุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ synagoga

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ synagรณga

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Šนๅคชๆ•™ๅ ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sinagoga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ synagoga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะฝะฐะณะพะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ’แƒแƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sinagog

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sinagoga

Etymology

The word 'synagogue' comes from the Greek word 'synagoge,' which means 'a gathering together' or 'assembly.' The term evolved into Latin as 'synagoga' before being adopted into English. Although the concept of gathering for communal worship is ancient, the synagogue as an institution became more defined after the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 70 CE. As Judaism adapted to the diaspora, synagogues emerged as community centers allowing Jews to maintain their religious practices and study the Torah. Throughout history, synagogues have played vital roles in Jewish life, serving as places not only for worship but also for education and socialization.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,135, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.