ashkenazi

adjective/noun

Meaning

A Jewish person of Central or Eastern European descent, or pertaining to the cultural and religious traditions developed by these communities.

Examples

Many Ashkenazi families have unique culinary traditions that differ from those of Sephardic Jews.
The Ashkenazi prayer book contains specific liturgical variations that have been preserved for centuries.

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ashkenazi

adjective/noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɑːʃkəˈnɑːzi/

Definition

A Jewish person of Central or Eastern European descent, or pertaining to the cultural and religious traditions developed by these communities.

Examples

Many Ashkenazi families have unique culinary traditions that differ from those of Sephardic Jews.
The Ashkenazi prayer book contains specific liturgical variations that have been preserved for centuries.

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