shochet

/ˈʃoʊkɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A person trained and authorized to slaughter animals according to kosher law.

“The shochet ensured that the animals were slaughtered in accordance with Jewish tradition.”

Synonyms

  • kashrut slaughterer
  • kosher slaughterer

Antonyms

  • non-kosher butcher
  • unauthorized slaughterer