Ashkenazi

noun

plural Ashkenazim ˌäsh-kə-ˈnä-zəm How to pronounce Ashkenazi (audio)
ˌash-kə-ˈna-
: a member of one of the two great divisions of Jews comprising the eastern European Yiddish-speaking Jews compare sephardi
Ashkenazic
ˌäsh-kə-ˈnä-zik How to pronounce Ashkenazi (audio)
ˌash-kə-ˈna-
adjective

Examples of Ashkenazi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Klezmer, a centuries-old style of traditional folk music originated by Ashkenazi Jews in Eastern Europe, is known for its rich melodies, heavy improvisation, and danceable beats. Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2024 The big picture: Parking scams are becoming more commonplace and can extend to places like restaurant QR codes, Asaf Ashkenazi, CEO of the cybersecurity company Verimatrix, tells Axios. Jason Clayworth, Axios, 16 July 2024 Anat Ashkenazi resigned as CFO and EVP at Lilly in June and will join Alphabet Inc. as CFO. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 12 July 2024 Here, Granit puts a gourmet spin on the Ashkenazi comfort food made by his grandmother to spectacular effect. Vogue, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Ashkenazi 

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Word History

Etymology

Late Hebrew Ashkĕnāzī, from Ashkĕnāz, medieval rabbinical name for Germany

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Ashkenazi was in 1828

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Cite this Entry

“Ashkenazi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ashkenazi. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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