What is another word for Sephardic?

Pronunciation: [sɛfˈɑːdɪk] (IPA)

Sephardic is a term used to describe Jews who originally come from Iberia or Spain. This word has a lot of synonyms that can be used interchangeably in order to give a better understanding of this unique culture. Some of the synonyms for the term Sephardic are: Sephardi, Sephardite, Sefardic, Sefardite, Sefardi, Spanish Jew, Hispano-Jew, Iberian Jew, Peninsular Jew, and Western Sephardic. These synonyms not only help in avoiding repetitive use of the same word, but also showcase the diversity of cultures that Sephardic Jews have historically been a part of. The Sephardic culture is known for its delicious cuisine, rich musical traditions, and unique religious practices that make it a fascinating realm to explore.

What are the hypernyms for Sephardic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Sephardic

"Verily it was for me," he went on, "that the Sephardic poet sang- "'Reflect on the labor thou didst undergo under the sun, night and day, without intermission; labor which thou knowest well to be without profit; for, verily in these many years thou hast walked after vanity and become vain.
"Dreamers of the Ghetto"
I. Zangwill
During the nineteenth century the original immigration from mainly Sephardic sources, with an admixture from Poland, was supplemented by a wave of migration from German provinces.
"The Allied Countries and the Jews"
Hyman Gerson Enelow

Famous quotes with Sephardic

  • Even though I grew up as a Sephardic Jew in Brooklyn where we ate Syrian food and went to temple, it was still America.
    Isaac Mizrahi

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