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yeshiva

/jəˈʃiːvə/
ye · shi · va
Plural:yeshivas
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• noun

1

A traditional Jewish educational institution or rabbinical seminary dedicated to the advanced study of religious texts, particularly the Talmud and the Torah.

Example

"After graduating from college, he spent two years studying Talmudic law at a yeshiva in Jerusalem."

2

North American A Jewish elementary or secondary day school that provides both religious instruction and a general secular curriculum.

Example

"Her parents enrolled the children in a local yeshiva that offered bilingual classes in Hebrew and English."

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• Nearby Words

yep
yerevan
yes
yeshiva
yesilirmak
yessir
yessiree

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew yeshivah, literally meaning 'sitting' or 'session,' derived from the verb yashav ('to sit'), in reference to students sitting to study religious texts.

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