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Ashkenazi

Definition:

Ashkenazi refers to a group of Jewish people who originated from Central and Eastern Europe. It can also be used to describe their culture, customs, and traditions.

Part of Speech:

Noun (singular: Ashkenazi)

Adjective

Senses:

Sense 1:

A Jewish person of Central and Eastern European descent.

Sample Sentence:

My grandmother is an Ashkenazi who grew up in Poland.

Sense 2:

Pertaining to the Ashkenazi Jews or their customs and traditions.

Sample Sentence:

The Ashkenazi community celebrates Hanukkah with traditional songs and food.

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