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minyanim

minyanim is the plural of minyan.

Meaning of minyan

Noun

minyan (plural minyanim or minyans)

  1. (Judaism) The minimum number of ten (male) adult Jews required for a communal religious service.
    • So without my visit, if Simon didn't attend, a minyan would be hard to come by.2009, Charles London, Far from Zion, page 256
  2. (broadly) A Jewish prayer service.
    • New people assume leadership positions as required and stay around for as long as the minyan meets their needs.2009, Charles Simon, Building a Successful Volunteer Culture, page 137

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Questions about minyanim

What is minyanim the plural of?
Minyanim is the plural of minyan.

Words near minyanim in the dictionary

  1. Minya Konka
  2. Minyae
  3. minyan
  4. Minyan ware
  5. Minyan wares
  6. minyanim
  7. minyans
  8. Minyard
  9. Minyards
  10. Minyas
  11. minyen

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