ezra

/ˈɛzrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A Hebrew priest who served as a scribe and a leader in the Second Temple period.

“The book of Ezra in the Bible tells the story of the return of the Jewish people from exile.”

2. proper noun

A given name of Hebrew origin, often used for males.

“Ezra Klein is an American journalist and columnist.”

Synonyms

  • Scribe
  • Zerubbabel

Antonyms

  • Non-Jewish leader