synagogue
2 synonyms for synagogue, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A building used as a place of worship and study by Jewish communities.
Synonyms
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Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use synagogue
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
attend synagogue
the local synagogue
Etymology
From Greek synagoge, "assembly, gathering," from syn- ("together") + agein ("to lead").
Full origin of synagogue →Frequently asked questions
What does “synagogue” mean?
The word “synagogue” means a building used as a place of worship and study by Jewish communities. In plain terms, a Jewish place of worship, or the community that gathers there.
How do you pronounce “synagogue”?
“Synagogue” is pronounced SIH-nuh-gog (/ˈsɪnəˌɡɑɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “synagogue” in a sentence?
Here is “synagogue” used in a sentence: “The family attended synagogue every Saturday morning.”
What part of speech is “synagogue”?
“Synagogue” is a noun.
Where does the word “synagogue” come from?
The word “synagogue” comes from Greek. From Greek synagoge, "assembly, gathering," from syn- ("together") + agein ("to lead").
Is “synagogue” a common word?
“Synagogue” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “synagogue” have?
“Synagogue” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a building used as a place of worship and study by Jewish communities.
