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Hanukkah

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Noun — The eight-day Jewish festival of lights, celebrated in November or December, marking the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabees' victory.

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Etymology

From Hebrew ḥanukkah, meaning "dedication" or "consecration."

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What does “Hanukkah” mean?

The word “Hanukkah” means the eight-day Jewish festival of lights, celebrated in November or December, marking the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Maccabees' victory. In plain terms, the Jewish festival of lights, celebrated by lighting a menorah over eight nights.

How do you pronounce “Hanukkah”?

“Hanukkah” is pronounced HA-nuh-kuh (/ˈhɑː.nə.kə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Hanukkah” in a sentence?

Here is “Hanukkah” used in a sentence: “Families light one more candle on the menorah each night of Hanukkah.”

What part of speech is “Hanukkah”?

“Hanukkah” is a noun.

Where does the word “Hanukkah” come from?

The word “Hanukkah” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew ḥanukkah, meaning "dedication" or "consecration.".

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