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Levite

[ lee-vahyt ]

noun

  1. a member of the tribe of Levi.
  2. a descendant of Levi, especially one appointed to assist the priests in the temple or tabernacle.


Levite

/ ˈːɪ /

noun

  1. Old Testament a member of the priestly tribe of Levi
  2. Judaism another word for Levi 2
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Levite1

1250–1300; Middle English < Late Latin īٲ < Greek ī́ŧ Levite, equivalent to ī́ (< Hebrew ŧī Levi, Levite) + personal noun suffix
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Example Sentences

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The Levite Jewish Community Center in Birmingham, Alabama, tried to boost vaccinations with a party, offering games and treats, even a photo booth and a DJ, along with shots given by a well-known local pharmacy.

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Ken Levites: Thank you for prompting this clarification.

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His father is a broker for commercial sales and management at Levites Realty in New York.

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“This means that any activity detected outside of Yongbyon is cheating,” Mr. Levite said in an interview, “and you say, ‘If we catch you, the whole thing collapses.’”

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“This means that any activity detected outside of Yongbyon is cheating,” Levite said, “and you say, ‘If we catch you, the whole thing collapses.’”

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