mizpah

/ˈmɪzpeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A place of separation or a place of parting; a landmark or monument marking a boundary or a parting.

“In the biblical account, Rachel set up a mizpah at the boundary between her family’s territory and that of her father-in-law.”

2. noun

A memorial or monument marking a parting or separation.

“The ancient stone at the mizpah stood as a testament to the enduring bond between the two families.”

Synonyms

  • boundary
  • parting
  • separation

Antonyms

  • reunion
  • union