bochur

/ˈboʊxɜr/

Definitions

1. noun

A young man, typically between the ages of 18 and 25, who is studying in a yeshiva (Jewish seminary)

“He was a bochur at the yeshiva in Brooklyn for several years before getting married.”

Synonyms

  • yeshiva bochur
  • yeshiva student

Antonyms

  • adult
  • non-student