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shalom

/ʃəˈloʊm/
sha · lom
Plural:shaloms
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• interjection

1

Used as a traditional Hebrew and Jewish greeting or farewell meaning 'peace', equivalent to 'hello' or 'goodbye'.

Example

""Shalom, my friends," the rabbi said warmly as he welcomed the guests into the synagogue."

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• noun

1

Peace, harmony, wholeness, and spiritual well-being, especially within Jewish tradition and theology.

Example

"The community gathered on Friday evening to pray for lasting shalom throughout the world."

2

An utterance of the word 'shalom' as a greeting or parting salutation.

Example

"We exchanged quick shaloms in the hallway before heading to our respective classes."

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• Rhymes for shalom

• Nearby Words

shallowish
shallowly
shallowness
shalom
sham
shama
shaman

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew 'šālōm' (peace, completeness, welfare), derived from the Semitic root š-l-m meaning 'to be whole, safe, or complete', and cognate with Arabic 'salām'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shalom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shalom
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