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

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Yom Kippur

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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

YOM KIPPUR Defined for Kids

Yom Kippur

noun Yom Kip·pur \ ˌyōm-ki-ˈpu̇r , ˌyȯm- , -ˈki-pər \

Definition of Yom Kippur for Students

: a Jewish holiday observed in September or October with fasting and prayer

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