Mizrahi

American  

[miz-rah-hee, miz-rah-khee] / mɪzˈrɑ hi, mɪzˈrɑ xi /

noun

1. a member of the Jewish diaspora population that settled in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.

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adjective

1. relating to the Jewish diaspora population that settled in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, or its culture.

Example Sentences

“For now, we stay here,” said David Mizrahi, a friend of Hausmann’s in Miami who oversees Central America and the Caribbean for French distiller Pernod Ricard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

He is one of several out-of-context celebrities who help bolster the off-kilter atmosphere by popping in unexpectedly: Isaac Mizrahi, David Mamet and Penn Jillette are among the others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

There wasn’t much talk about Mizrahi food, or Mizrahi Jews in general.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024

“Film producers are responsible to ensure the cast and crew members hired are experienced enough to handle their jobs,” Hutchins’ agent, Craig Mizrahi, said during Monday’s hearing, which was televised by Court TV.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2024

“I think it’s fair to say that at the time we had no idea who Isaac Mizrahi was.”

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell