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Definition of synagogue

synagogue

/ˈsɪn.ə.ɡɑːɡ/
Plural:synagogues
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Adjective:synagogal
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1

A building or place of meeting used for Jewish religious worship and communal instruction.

Example

"The community gathered at the historic synagogue for Sabbath morning services."

2

A Jewish congregation or community that officially organizes to meet for religious observance, prayer, and study.

Example

"The local synagogue arranged a charity drive to support families in need during the winter holidays."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English sinagoge, via Old French and Late Latin from Greek 'sunagōgē' meaning 'assembly' or 'meeting', derived from 'sunagein' (to bring together).

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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 Synagogue. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/synagogue
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