Yom Kippur

noun Yom Kip·pur \ ˌyōm-ki-ˈpu̇r , ˌyȯm- , ˌyäm- ; -ˈki-pər , -(ˌ)pu̇r \

Definition of Yom Kippur

: a Jewish holiday observed with fasting and prayer on the 10th day of Tishri in accordance with the rites described in Leviticus 16 — called also Day of Atonement

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Origin and Etymology of yom kippur

Hebrew yōm kippūr, literally, day of atonement

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First Known Use: 1735

in the meaning defined above

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Yom Kippur

noun

Definition of Yom Kippur for English Language Learners

: a Jewish holiday observed in September or October during which Jewish people do not eat or drink anything and pray to ask for forgiveness for mistakes made during the year