HAKHAM

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A Hebrew title of respect for a wise and highly educated man

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("Hakham" is a kind of...):

form of address; title; title of respect (an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. 'Mr.' or 'General')

sage (a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom)

Domain category:

Hebrew (the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel)

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