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rabbi

/ˈɹæ.baɪ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.
  2. A Jew who is or is qualified to be the leader of a Jewish congregation.
  3. (police) A senior officer who acts as a mentor.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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