Synonyms for
Synagogue
Definition
A synagogue is a Jewish place of worship and community.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- synagogue service
- local synagogue
- Orthodox synagogue
- Reform synagogue
- synagogue community
- synagogue president
- synagogue board
Word family
noun synagogue
Usage note
While 'temple' can sometimes be used informally as a synonym for synagogue, it more formally refers to a place of worship for other religions, particularly ancient ones or Hinduism. 'Shul' is a Yiddish term commonly used informally.
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Example sentences
- My family goes to the synagogue every Friday night.
- The synagogue is a beautiful building with stained glass windows.
- We learned about the history of the synagogue in Hebrew school.
- The synagogue is where we celebrate bar and bat mitzvahs.
- The rabbi leads the service at the synagogue.