Kohen

[ koh-uhn; Sephardic Hebrew kaw-hen; Ashkenazic Hebrew koh-heyn, koh-heyn, koin ]

noun

, plural Ko·ha·nim [kaw-hah-, neem, koh-hah-, nim, koh-, hah, -nim], English Ko·hens.

1. Cohen.

Kohen

/ kɒˈhɛn; kɔɪn /

noun

1. Judaism a member of the priestly family of the Tribe of Levi, descended from Aaron, who has certain ritual privileges in the synagogue service

Word History and Origins

Origin of Kohen¹

from Hebrew, literally: priest

Example Sentences

PhD student Hillah Kohen, an Israeli American who advocates for Palestinian rights and is highly critical of Israel's military response in Gaza, was in the audience for the hearing.

From BBC

The Legislature has seen its share of drama in years past, but much of it came before livestreaming was available, said Ari Kohen, a professor of political theory and philosophy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

From Washington Times

Then came the filibuster, as conservatives nationwide pushed culture war attacks on abortion rights and transgender identity, Kohen said.

From Washington Times

There are only 49 seats, all held by part-time, citizen-lawmakers who tend to use everyday language in their debates, Kohen said.

From Washington Times

Kohen compared it to watching a reality cooking show - you don’t need to know your way around the kitchen to get hooked.

From Washington Times