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Definition of knesset

knesset

/ˈknɛs.ɪt/
knes · set
Plural:Knessets
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• noun

1

The unicameral national parliament and supreme legislative body of the State of Israel, located in Jerusalem.

Example

"The coalition government introduced a new budget bill during the winter session of the Knesset."

• Rhymes for knesset

• Nearby Words

kneepad
kneeroom
kneesock
knesset
knickerbocker
knickerbockers
knickers

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew 'k'néset', meaning 'assembly' or 'gathering', from the verb root 'k-n-s' ('to gather or assemble'). It takes its name from the Anshei Knesset HaGedolah (Men of the Great Assembly), the ancient Jewish legislative and religious council of the Second Temple period.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Knesset. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/knesset
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