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Meaning of Ashkenazi | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2
/ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/

Definitions

Of or relating to Jews of German origin, and their traditions, customs, and rituals. Their traditional vernacular is Yiddish, and they historically dominated Jewish life in Europe north of the Mediterranean, in contrast to the Sephardim.

Equivalents

Español asquenazí
Français Ashkénaze ashkenazi
Italiano ashkenazita
Português ashkenazi

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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