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Yom Kippur

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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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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

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Yom Kippur

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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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