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Mizrahi

Mizrahi

8.4
A Jewish person from a Middle Eastern or North African family
  • noun
  • /mɪˈzræhi/
translation icon : judío mizrají
  • Many Mizrahi Jews brought their culinary heritage to Israel.

Examples

  • The Mizrahi community has a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Mizrahim celebrate unique traditions during holidays.

  • The festival celebrated the unique traditions of the Mizrahi community.

  • She is proud of her Mizrahi roots and family history.

  • The festival celebrated the unique traditions of the Mizrahi community.

  • Many Mizrahi Jews brought their culinary heritage to Israel.

  • She is proud of her Mizrahi roots and family history.

Synonyms

Jew
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A person who follows the religion Judaism or has Jewish ancestors

is a member with family origins specifically in the Middle East or North Africa

Surface Forms

Mizrahi singular
Mizrahim plural

Etymology

Mizrahi comes from the Hebrew root mizrah meaning 'east', and it is used to name a Jewish person whose family comes from the Middle East or North Africa.