Levite
Americannoun
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a member of the tribe of Levi.
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a descendant of Levi, especially one appointed to assist the priests in the temple or tabernacle.
noun
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Old Testament a member of the priestly tribe of Levi
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Judaism another word for Levi 2
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
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The role of the Levite sometimes pushed the robust bass-baritone Brandon Cedel colorlessly low in his range.
From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2023
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,” Levite said, “and you say, ‘If we catch you, the whole thing collapses.’”
From Seattle Times • Jul. 1, 2018
"The clock is steadily ticking — one year down, seven more to go," Levite said.
From US News • Jul. 13, 2016
Like the priest and the Levite in the biblical story, they choose to pass by on the other side and to see nothing.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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