Shomronim

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Definitions

  • n. The Samaritans; an ethno-religious group who adhere to a form of the religion of ancient Israel, viewing the Torah as their sole sacred scripture.

Example Sentences

  • "It is a popular tourist experience to visit the Kusim — or as they are commonly called today, the Shomronim — on their day of erev Pesach to watch them 'offering' their version of korban Pesach." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • שׁוֹמְרוֹנִים

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

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      • None

Notes

  • also called 'Kusim'

    singular: 'Shomroni'


    See also Shomron.


    Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.

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