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Levite

Pronunciation: /ˈliː.vaɪt/

The English word “Levite” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi, particularly in its role as a priestly caste.
  2. A clergyman.
  3. A type of loose dress.

adjective

  1. Of or related to Levi, the Levites, or their priestly role.

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin Levītēs, Lēvīta, itself borrowed from Ancient Greek Λευῑ̈́της (Leuī̈́tēs). By surface analysis, Levi + -ite.

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