Masorete

or Mas·so·rete, Mas·o·rite

[ mas-uh-reet ]

noun

1. one of the writers or compilers of the Masorah.
2. a person who is versed in the Masorah.

Masorete

/ ˈmæsəˌriːt; ˈmæsəˌraɪt /

noun

1. a member of the school of rabbis that produced the Masora
2. a Hebrew scholar who is expert in the Masora

Word History and Origins

Origin of Masorete¹

1580–90; earlier mas ( s ) oreth < Hebrew māsōreth, with ending conformed to -ete (< Greek -ētēs; exegete ) or -ite ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of Masorete¹

C16: from Hebrew māsōreth Masora