rabbinic
adjective/ræˈbɪnɪk/
Frequency rank: #17,003 most common English word
Meaning
relating to rabbis or their teachings, writings, and authority in Jewish tradition.
Example sentence
The scholar spent years studying rabbinic texts to deepen his understanding of Jewish law.
Synonyms & related words
- talmudic
- rabbinical
- scholarly
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