Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kahal

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.11 in modern English

Syllables: ka-hal
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The local governing body of a former European Jewish community, administering religious, legal and communal affairs.

noun

A congregation.

Example Sentences

"The State of Israel is the modern equivalent of the kahal, and its democratic institutions must be treated with the same respect and authority as the medieval kahal."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew קָהָל (kahál, “community”).

Inflected Forms

kahals (plural) qahal (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

kehillah

Questions

What does kahal mean?: The local governing body of a former European Jewish community, administering religious, legal and communal affairs.
Where does kahal come from?: Borrowed from Hebrew קָהָל (kahál, “community”).

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