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synagogal

synagogal

1 8.5
Having to do with a synagogue or Jewish worship
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɪnəˈɡoʊɡəl/
: sinagogal
  • The synagogal choir performed ancient Hebrew melodies during the ceremony.

Examples

  • The synagogal service begins at sunset.

  • He studied the synagogal traditions that shaped Jewish religious life.

  • A synagogal atmosphere filled the hall during the special holiday service.

  • Many people enjoy the synagogal traditions during holidays.

  • The synagogal choir performed ancient Hebrew melodies during the ceremony.

  • A synagogal atmosphere filled the hall during the special holiday service.

  • He studied the synagogal traditions that shaped Jewish religious life.

Synonyms

Judaic
vssynagogal
3 7.7

Relating to Jewish people, their culture, and their religion

is narrower, about practices in the house of worship
Judaistic
vssynagogal
1 8.4

About Jewish religion and its practices

is about worship and activities in the house of worship
Judaical
vssynagogal
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Relating to Jewish people, their culture or religion

is specific to practices and features of the house of worship
Judaist
vssynagogal
7.9

Relating to Jewish beliefs, practices, or culture

is narrower, concentrating on worship and services in the house of worship
Hebraical
vssynagogal
  • Archaic
9.9

Relating to the Hebrew people, their language, or their customs

focuses on religious services and matters inside the house of worship

Surface Forms

synagogal positive

Morphology

synagogal = synagogue (transparent) = synagogue + al

The adjective is a regular and clear formation meaning 'relating to a synagogue', with only a standard adjectival suffix attached.

Etymology

Synagogal comes from the word synagogue, which comes from the Greek synagōgē meaning 'assembly' or 'a coming together'. So Synagogal means 'about a synagogue' or the worship, music, and traditions that happen in that gathering.