A yeshiva is a Jewish school for advancedat a higher, more difficult level than basic classes study of religiousconnected with faith, worship, or belief in a god texts, especially the Talmud. The word is most often used for an institutionan organization or place created for a particular purpose where students focus on traditional Jewish learning.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /jəˈʃivə/
Easy pronunciation: yə-SHEE-və (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable.
This is the noun meaning a Jewish school for advanced study of religious texts.
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Yeshiva Meaning
A Jewish school for studying religious texts in depth.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An academy for advanced study of Jewish religious texts, especially the Talmud.
Example: He studied for several years at a yeshiva in Jerusalem.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- yeshivah — Common alternate spelling of the same word.
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Yeshiva Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- yeshivah
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Common Mistakes
- Confusing yeshiva with a general school or university. It refers specifically to an advanced Jewish religious study institution.
- Treating yeshiva and yeshivah as different words; they are spelling variants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does yeshiva mean?
A yeshiva is a Jewish school or academy for advanced study of religious texts, especially the Talmud.
What are synonyms for yeshiva?
The main synonym is yeshivah, which is just a different spelling of the same word.
Is yeshiva the same as yeshivah?
Yes. Yeshiva and yeshivah are spelling variants of the same term.
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