rabbi

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(Inglês)

A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.
A Jew who is the leader or is qualified to be the leader of a Jewish congregation.
(slang) A senior officer who acts as a mentor.

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/ˈɹæ.baɪ/

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From Middle English raby, from Ecclesiastical Latin rabbi, and its source Koine Greek ῥαββί (rhabbí), from (post-Tanakh) Hebrew רַבִּי (rabbi, “my master”), from רַב (rav, “master”) + ־ִי (-í, “my”). Compare late Old English rabbi. Doublet of rebbe and related to rav.