Levite

[ lee-vahyt ]

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.

Levite

/ ˈliːvaɪt /

noun

1. Old Testament a member of the priestly tribe of Levi
2. Judaism another word for Levi 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of Levite¹

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

Ken Levites: Thank you for prompting this clarification.

From Washington Post

His father is a broker for commercial sales and management at Levites Realty in New York.

From New York Times

“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

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

From Seattle Times