English Explanatory Dictionary

Levite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi, particularly in its role as a priestly caste.
  2. A clergyman.
  3. A type of loose dress.
adj
  1. Of or related to Levi, the Levites, or their priestly role.

Pronunciation

/ˈliː.vaɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-JutishMale-Levite.wav

Word forms

Levite Levites

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin Levītēs, Lēvīta, itself borrowed from Ancient Greek Λευῑ̈́της (Leuī̈́tēs). By surface analysis, Levi + -ite.

Synonyms

Aaronid Aaronite

Related words

Abraham Isaac and Jacob Benjamin Dan Gad Issachar Joseph Judah Levi Naphtali Reuben Simeon Zebulun Israel Israeli Israelite Israelitic Israelitish Jew Jewish Judean Asher
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