Synagogues Meaning in English
word · lemma: synagogue
ˈsɪnəˌɡɔɡz
SIN-uh-gawgz
sˈɪnɐɡˌɒɡz
SIN-uh-gogz
Definition
Buildings where Jewish people gather for worship, prayer, and religious study.
Usage & Nuances
"Synagogues" is always plural; the singular is "synagogue." Used in religious, historical, and cultural contexts. Common collocations: "attend synagogues," "ancient synagogues." Not used for non-Jewish places of worship.
Spanish: sinagogasPortuguese (BR): sinagogasPortuguese (PT): sinagogasChinese (Simplified): 犹太教堂Chinese (Traditional): 猶太教堂Hindi: यहूदी उपासना स्थलArabic: معابد يهوديةBengali: সিনাগগ - ইহুদি উপাসনালয়Russian: синагогиJapanese: シナゴーグVietnamese: giáo đường Do TháiKorean: 시나고그Turkish: sinagog - havraUrdu: کنیسہIndonesian: sinagoga
Example Sentences
There are many synagogues in Jerusalem.
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Jewish families visit synagogues every week.
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Old synagogues are important for Jewish culture.
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During their travels, they admired the architecture of historic synagogues.
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Some synagogues also offer classes and community events.
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After services, people like to socialize outside the synagogues.
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