chidon

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Pronunciations

chidon (chee-DON) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A bible quiz in Orthodox camps and schools.

Example Sentences

  • "It was his family at home who encouraged him to take the chidon exam." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Modern Hebrew

Etymology

  • חידון chidon 'quiz'

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
      • Camp: Jews who attend or work at a Jewish overnight summer camp

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      hidon

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