noun
Uncommon
synagogue
SIH-nuh-gog
Synagogue (noun) means a building used as a place of worship and study by Jewish communities. Example: “The family attended synagogue every Saturday morning.”
noun
1
A building used as a place of worship and study by Jewish communities.
"The family attended synagogue every Saturday morning."
"On Tuesday, Netanyahu and his wife toured Shanghai’s Ohel Moshe synagogue in the Hongkou district that was home to many of the 18,000 Jews granted refuge in Shanghai from the horrors of Nazi persecution."
— , Netanyahu: Jewish people capable of own defense (2013)
2
A Jewish congregation gathered for worship or religious study.
"The synagogue organized a charity dinner for the local community."
How to use synagogue
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Jewish place of worship, or the community that gathers there.
Common pairings
attend synagogue
the local synagogue
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Word forms
- Plural
- synagogues
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Etymology
From Greek synagoge, "assembly, gathering," from syn- ("together") + agein ("to lead").
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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.
