Levite

American  

[lee-vahyt] / ˈli vaɪt /

noun

1. a member of the tribe of Levi.

2. a descendant of Levi, especially one appointed to assist the priests in the temple or tabernacle.

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Levite British  

/ ˈliːvaɪt /

noun

1. Old Testament a member of the priestly tribe of Levi

2. Judaism another word for Levi 2

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Etymology

Origin of Levite

1250–1300; Middle English < Late Latin Levīta < Greek Leuī́tēs Levite, equivalent to Leuī́ (< Hebrew Lēvī Levi, Levite) + -tēs personal noun suffix

Example Sentences

The Levite Jewish Community Center in Birmingham, Alabama, tried to boost vaccinations with a party, offering games and treats, even a photo booth and a DJ, along with shots given by a well-known local pharmacy.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2022

“This means that any activity detected outside of Yongbyon is cheating,” Mr. Levite said in an interview, “and you say, ‘If we catch you, the whole thing collapses.’”

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2018

The nuclear deal’s future is “highly uncertain,” said Ariel Levite at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 13, 2016

"The clock is steadily ticking — one year down, seven more to go," Levite said.

From US News • Jul. 13, 2016

Both a priest and a Levite — worthy, pious men — came upon the man but did not stop, “passing by on the other side.”

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell