darshan

[ dahr-shuhn; Sephardic Hebrew dahr-shahn; Ashkenazic Hebrew dahr-shuhn ]

noun

, Judaism.

, plural dar·sha·nim [dah, r, -shah-, neem, dah, r, -, shaw, -nim], dar·shans.

1. a preacher or teacher of Aggadah or Halakhah in a synagogue.

Word History and Origins

Origin of darshan¹

1915–20; < Hebrew darshān, akin to dārash interpret, expound

Example Sentences

“We did this recall knowing everyone was watching,” said parent Darshan Smaaladen, a leader of the recall effort.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Dubey claimed that Mr Dehadrai - whom Ms Moitra has described as a "jilted ex" - had shared "irrefutable evidence of bribes exchanged" between her and businessman Darshan Hiranandani with the intention of targeting the Adani Group and Mr Modi.

From BBC

The shops will be aimed at "the new Indian consumer", Darshan Mehta, the managing director of Reliance Brands said.

From BBC

Darshan Gooch, a well-known Santa Cruz surfer, had laughed out loud as snow fell on Twin Lakes State Beach, an “epic” moment he had pulled over to capture as he headed across town on Thursday morning to pick up some wet suits.

From New York Times

Darshan Desai is a Gujarat-based independent journalist.

From BBC