"qahal" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: qahals [plural]
Etymology: From Hebrew קהל. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|קהל}} Hebrew קהל Head templates: {{en-noun}} qahal (plural qahals)
  1. (historical) A theocratic organizational structure in ancient Israelite society; congregation, assembly. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-qahal-en-noun-rElf7pft
  2. Alternative form of kahal (local governing body of a former European Jewish community) Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: kahal (extra: local governing body of a former European Jewish community)
    Sense id: en-qahal-en-noun-fkjkFARe Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 21 79
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: Qahal

Inflected forms

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