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Yiddish

Noun

Definition: A language spoken by Ashkenazi Jews that combines elements of German dialects with Hebrew, Aramaic, and Slavic vocabulary and is written in Hebrew characters.

Example Sentence: Yiddish was the primary language spoken by European Jews prior to the Holocaust.

Adjective

Definition: Relating to the Yiddish language or the Ashkenazi Jewish culture.

Example Sentence: The Yiddish folk songs carry the rich cultural heritage of the Ashkenazi Jews.

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