CHIEF RABBI


Meaning of CHIEF RABBI in English

n

the main Jewish religious leader in a particular country. The British Chief Rabbi is usually considered a representative of all the Jews in Britain, although he is only officially responsible for the Orthodox branch of the Jewish religion. There is no Chief Rabbi in the US.

Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary.      Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь.