levite

/ˈliːvaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the tribe of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, responsible for the Temple service and later for the preservation of Jewish law and tradition.

“The Levites played a crucial role in the construction and maintenance of the Temple in Jerusalem.”

Synonyms

  • cohen
  • priest

Antonyms

  • gentile
  • non-Jew