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Meaning of candlelighting | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. The lighting of a candle, especially as part of a ceremony
    countable, uncountable
  2. The specific time eighteen minutes before sundown when Shabbat or holiday candles are supposed to be lit, according to halacha.
    Judaism, countable, uncountable

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

Candlelights Candlelit candlelit dinner candlemaker candlemaking Candlemas

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