English Explanatory Dictionary

minyan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The minimum number of ten (male) adult Jews required for a communal religious service.
  2. A Jewish prayer service.
noun
  1. A member of a race said to be autochthonous to the Aegean area.
adj
  1. Pertaining to the Minyans.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪn.jən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-minyan.wav /mɪˈnaɪən/

Word forms

minyan minyanim minyans minyen minyon

Etymology

From Hebrew מִנְיָן (minyán, “number, count, quorum”).

Derived words

Minyan ware
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