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rebbe

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛbi/

The English word “rebbe” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The spiritual leader of a Hasidic Jewish community.
  2. A teacher of Torah, especially in a primary school.

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish רבי (rebe). Doublet of rabbi.

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