What is another word for geonim?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒənˈɪm] (IPA) 
Synonyms for the term "geonim" include "gaonim," "geonimim," and "goyonim." The word geonim derives from the Hebrew "Gaon," which signifies wisdom or excellence, and specifically refers to the leaders of the Jewish academies in Babylonia from the seventh to the thirteenth centuries. The geonim were renowned for their scholarly contributions to Jewish law and culture, and their work is still studied and applied today. While there are not many synonyms for this particular term, there are other words that can be used to describe great scholars or leaders in different traditions or fields.
