MINYAN


Meaning of MINYAN in English

I. min·yan ˈminyən noun

( plural min·ya·nim ˌminyəˈnēm ; or minyans )

Etymology: Hebrew minyān, literally, number, count

: a quorum or number necessary for conducting Jewish public worship consisting by the rules of Mishnah of not less than 10 males above the age of 13

II. min·y·an ˈminēən, -nyən adjective

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Greek Miny ai, ancient people of Boeotia (from Minyas, legendary founder of Orchomenus) + English -an

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a prehistoric Greek civilization noted for its pottery

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