halakhist

ha·la·khist

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hah-luh-kist, huh-lah-, huh-lak-ist]
- /ˈhɑ lə kɪst, həˈlɑ-, həˈlæk ɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hah-luh-kist, huh-lah-, huh-lak-ist]
- /ˈhɑ lə kɪst, həˈlɑ-, həˈlæk ɪst/

Definitions of halakhist word

noun halakhist one of the writers or compilers of the Halakhah. 1
noun halakhist a person who is versed in the Halakhah. 1
noun halakhist any of the contributors to the Halakha 0
noun halakhist An Orthodox Jew that strictly adheres to halakhic and Talmudic laws. 0

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Origin of halakhist

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; Halakh(ah) + -ist

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Parts of speech for Halakhist

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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halakhist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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