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Definition of bat mitzvah
bat mitzvah
Plural:bat mitzvahs
•Past Simple:bat mitzvahed
•Past Participle:bat mitzvahed
•Present Participle:bat mitzvahing
• noun
1
A Jewish religious ceremony and celebration marking the coming of age of a girl at the age of twelve or thirteen, when she takes on religious responsibilities.
Example
"Relatives traveled from across the country to attend her bat mitzvah at the local synagogue."
2
A Jewish girl who has reached the age of twelve or thirteen and is therefore considered accountable for her religious duties and actions under Jewish law.
Example
"Upon reaching her twelfth birthday, she officially became a bat mitzvah in the eyes of her congregation."
Synonyms
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1
To administer or celebrate a bat mitzvah ceremony for a Jewish girl.
Example
"She was bat mitzvahed last Saturday in front of her family and friends."
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bat mitzvah. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bat-mitzvah