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nasi

nasi

9.9
A chosen leader who acts as the president of a Jewish community or organization
  • noun
  • /ˈnɑːsi/
translation icon : nasi
  • In modern Israel, the nasi serves as the official president of the country.

Examples

  • In ancient times, a nasi held significant authority over the people.

  • The organization chose a respected leader as its nasi for the coming year.

  • The newly elected nasi addressed the members of the community at the opening ceremony.

  • The nasi of the community addressed the members at the meeting.

  • The newly elected nasi addressed the members of the community at the opening ceremony.

  • In modern Israel, the nasi serves as the official president of the country.

  • The organization chose a respected leader as its nasi for the coming year.

How Powerful

ruler
153 2.1
President
  • US
2.3
nasi
9.9
head
2.2
figurehead
15 7.2

Surface Forms

nasi singular
nasis plural

Etymology

Nasi comes from Hebrew and once meant 'prince' or 'leader', and in modern use it can mean the 'president' of a country or community, so thinking of nasi as the person who leads helps explain the word today.