negiah
Pronunciations
Definitions
n. 'Touching'; usually used in the phrase 'shomer negiah.'
Example Sentences
"Is he shomer negiah?"
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
Etymology
נגיעה
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
- North America
- South Africa
- Australia / New Zealand
- None
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Alternative Spellings
negiyah, negia, negiya
Notes
See also: shomer negiah.
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