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rabbi

nounmasculinetécnico/ʁɐˈbi/low

ra·bi

Definition

A Jewish scholar or teacher, especially one who studies or teaches Jewish law.
The rabbi led the Sabbath service at the synagogue.
Students came to ask the rabbi for guidance on a complex religious matter.
Common collocations
chief rabbirabbi's sermonto consult the rabbi

Etymology

Do hebraico 'רַבִּי' (rabi), 'meu mestre', título de respeito para professores da lei judaica.

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