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levite

Le·vite
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lee-vahyt]
    • /ˈli vaɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lee-vahyt]
    • /ˈli vaɪt/

Definitions of levite word

  • noun levite a member of the tribe of Levi. 1
  • noun levite a descendant of Levi, especially one appointed to assist the priests in the temple or tabernacle. 1
  • noun levite a member of the priestly tribe of Levi 0
  • noun levite any member of the tribe of Levi, chosen to assist the priests in the Temple: Num. 18:6 0
  • noun levite A member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi. 0

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Origin of levite

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Late Latin Levīta < Greek Leuī́tēs Levite, equivalent to Leuī́ (< Hebrew Lēvī Levi, Levite) + -tēs personal noun suffix

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Parts of speech for Levite

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

levite popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

levite usage trend in Literature

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