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Synonyms for synagogue

Grammar : Noun
Spell : sin-uh-gog, -gawg
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪn əˌgɒg, -ˌgɔg

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Définition of synagogue

Origin :
  • late 12c., from Old French sinagoge (11c.), from Late Latin synagoga "congregation of Jews," from Greek synagoge "place of assembly, synagogue," literally "meeting, assembly," from synagein "to gather, assemble," from syn- "together" (see syn-) + agein "bring, lead" (see act). Used by Greek translators of the Old Testament as a loan-translation of late Hebrew keneseth "assembly" (cf. beth keneseth "synagogue," literally "house of assembly.")
  • noun church
Example sentences :
  • Their prayer in the synagogue had been heard, and the child they had asked for was to come.
  • Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine
  • Never once since the birth of Naomi had he crossed the threshold of the synagogue.
  • Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine
  • The Judges had reassembled in the synagogue in the early morning.
  • Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine
  • As the afternoon wore on, the doors of the synagogue were thrown open.
  • Extract from : « The Scapegoat » by Hall Caine
  • On the Sabbath he went to the synagogue, and was called up to read in the Law.
  • Extract from : « Dreamers of the Ghetto » by I. Zangwill
  • If he be a Hebrew boy, then the Synagogue will train him in the faith of his fathers.
  • Extract from : « Boy Scouts Handbook » by Boy Scouts of America
  • Then I wouldn't have to be here today, waiting to go to the synagogue with Grandmother.
  • Extract from : « The New Land » by Elma Ehrlich Levinger
  • We then went to the ruin of what the Jews assert to have been a synagogue.
  • Extract from : « Byeways in Palestine » by James Finn
  • On inquiry, he learns that this is still maintained by the synagogue.
  • Extract from : « The Necessity of Atheism » by Dr. D.M. Brooks
  • The synagogue was filled to overflowing with fasting men and women.
  • Extract from : « Rabbi and Priest » by Milton Goldsmith

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