Definitions

1. noun

A person who advocates or promotes the use of Yiddish, particularly in its preservation as a liturgical language or cultural identity.

“The linguist was a well-known Yiddishist who translated many classic works into Yiddish.”

2. noun

A scholar or researcher who studies Yiddish language, literature, or culture.

“She was a renowned Yiddishist who wrote extensively on the history of Yiddish theater.”