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maskil

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mas·​kil | \ ˈmäˌskēl \
plural maskilim\ ˌmä(ˌ)skēˈlēm \

Definition of maskil

: a person versed in Hebrew or Yiddish literature especially : a follower or adherent of the Haskalah movement

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Other Words from maskil

maskilic \ məˈskilik , mäˈ-​ \ adjective, often capitalized

History and Etymology for maskil

New Hebrew maśkīl, literally, enlightened, intellectual

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“Maskil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maskil. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.

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