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Yeshiva

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Noun

1. yeshiva, yeshivah

an academy for the advanced study of Jewish texts (primarily the Talmud)

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Yeshiva

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noun plural -vahs or -voth (Hebrew -vɔt)
1. 
a traditional Jewish school devoted chiefly to the study of rabbinic literature and the Talmud
2. 
a school run by Orthodox Jews for children of primary school age, providing both religious and secular instruction

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Yeshiva

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nounWord forms: plural yeˈshivas or yeshiˈvot (jɛʃiˈvoʊt ; yeshēvōtˈ)
1. 
a school or college for Talmudic studies; esp., a seminary for the training of Orthodox rabbis
2. 
a Jewish school combining religious and secular studies

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Yeshiva

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n.
Judaism
1. An institute of learning where students study sacred texts, primarily the Talmud.
2. An elementary or secondary school with a curriculum that includes religion and culture as well as general education.

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