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sinagoga

synagogue

noun see-nah-GOH-gah Rare

Origin: From Greek 'synagoge' (assembly), via Latin 'synagoga'.

Usage Note

Sinagoga is feminine: la sinagoga. It refers to the Jewish house of worship and community gathering. In some Italian Jewish communities the building is also called il tempio. The adjective relating to the synagogue is sinagogale.

Examples

"La sinagoga è aperta ai visitatori."

Natural Translation

The synagogue is open to visitors.

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