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Definition of yavne
yavne
/ˈjɑːv.neɪ/
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yavne Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A city in the Central District of Israel, historically significant as the site where the Sanhedrin relocated and Rabbinic Judaism was formally established after the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.
Example
"After the fall of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yohanan ben Zakkai established a great academy in Yavne to preserve Jewish law and tradition."
Synonyms
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Often referred to by its Latinized or Greek name, Jamnia, in historical and biblical texts.
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Hebrew יַבְנֶה (Yavne), known in antiquity as Jabneh or Jamnia. It became historically significant as the center of Jewish scholarship following the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yavne. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yavne