masa

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Pronunciations

masa (mah-SAH) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A journey; at some camps, a hike or trip.

Example Sentences

  • "When you march back into camp property on the final morning after your masa, you’ll be different." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew
  • Modern Hebrew

Etymology

  • מסע masa 'journey'

      • Who Uses This

      • Camp: Jews who attend or work at a Jewish overnight summer camp
      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

      Regions

      • North America
      • Australia / New Zealand

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      Alternative Spellings

      massa, massah, masah

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