knesset
/kəˈnɛs.ət/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.77 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
name
The Israeli parliament, located in Jerusalem.
Example Sentences
- "Shalom has been a member of Knesset since 1992, serving in a number of different ministries, including science and technology, finance, foreign affairs, and most recently, the interior."
- "On Tuesday, a month since they were abducted, families of those kidnapped are expected to protest at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem, the holiest site in Judaism, as well as at the Knesset, over what they say are inadequate efforts to reach a deal with Hamas to release their loved ones."
Etymology
Inflected Forms
the Knesset (canonical)