musar

/ mʊˈsɑː; ˈmʊsə /

noun

1. rabbinic literature concerned with ethics, right conduct, etc
2. any moralizing speech, esp one which is critical

Word History and Origins

Origin of musar¹

literally: instruction

Example Sentences

Van der Bellen was meeting with Sandu and Slovenian President Natasa Pirc Musar to discuss Moldova’s bid to join the European Union.

From Washington Times

He ended his second five-year term last year and was succeeded by Natasa Pirc Musar, the country's first female president.

From Reuters

“Not a single day of my life have I said: ‘Oh God, I have to go to work,’” Pirc Musar told The Associated Press in an interview Monday.

From Seattle Times

“I was grateful for that,” Pirc Musar said.

From Seattle Times

“I was not involved into daily politics of Slovenia, but I was information commissioner for 10 years,” Pirc Musar said.

From Seattle Times