Rabbi

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /ˈɹæb.baɪ/

Origin

From Late Latin rabbi, and its source Koine ῥαββί, from (post-biblical) Hebrew רבי (rabbi, "my master"), from רַב("master of", ráv) + -י("me", i).

Full definition of rabbi

Noun

1. A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.
2. A Jew who is or is qualified to be the leader of a Jewish congregation.

Related terms

• rav, rabbeinu, rebbe, reb, rebbetzin