noun
akum
Akum (noun) means a person who worships idols or has no religious belief.
noun
1
A person who worships idols or has no religious belief.
2
A word for someone who is not Jewish, used in older Jewish texts to avoid censorship.
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Etymology
Presumably from Hebrew עכו״ם (an acronym for the phrase עובד כוכבים ומזלות "worshiper of stars and constellations"), pronounced as a word.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of akum?
"akum" (noun) means a person who worships idols or has no religious belief.
What are the different meanings of akum?
"akum" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person who worships idols or has no religious belief; 2. A word for someone who is not Jewish, used in older Jewish texts to avoid censorship.
