cohen
Pronunciación: [ˈkoʊən]
Palabra
Contexto: «religion»
(noun) a Cohen is a Jewish priest who is a direct descendant of Aaron, the brother of Moses. They have special duties in religious ceremonies and are respected in the Jewish community.
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The Cohen gave a special blessing at the synagogue during the holiday.
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She is not a Cohen, so she didn't perform the priestly duties at the ceremony.
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Is he a Cohen and allowed to perform those religious rituals?
Contexto: «surname»
(noun) Cohen is also a common last name for Jewish people. Many families with this last name might have connections to being a Cohen or having a history related to the priestly class.
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My friend David Cohen is having a family reunion this weekend.
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Her last name is not Cohen, so she doesn't have a connection to that family history.
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Do you know anyone with the last name Cohen in our neighborhood?
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