synagogue Meaning & Definition
/ˈsɪnəɡɒɡ/
What Does Synagogue Mean?
Synagogue is used as a noun meaning A place of worship for Jews. It can also mean A congregation of Jews for the purpose of worship or religious study.
Quick Facts About Synagogue
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈsɪnəɡɒɡ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | synagogues |
Synagogue Definition (Noun)
- A place of worship for Jews.
- A congregation of Jews for the purpose of worship or religious study.
- Any assembly of folk.
Synonyms of Synagogue
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Synagogue synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Synagogue
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Synagogue in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
synagogue (plural synagogues)
Words That Rhyme With Synagogue
Origin of Synagogue
Inherited from Middle English synagoge, from Old French synagoge, from Latin synagōga, from Ancient Greek σῠνᾰγωγή (sŭnăgōgḗ, “assembly, gathering”), from συνάγω (sunágō, “to gather together”), from σῠ́ν (sŭ́n, “with, together”) & ᾰ̓́γω (ắgō, “to lead”). By surface analysis, syn- + -agogue.
Pronouncing Synagogue
The standard pronunciation of synagogue is //ˈsɪnəɡɒɡ//, spoken in 1 syllable.