Knesset

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The Israeli unicameral parliament: The Knesset is the national legislature of Israel, consisting of a single chamber.
Usage
  • The word "Knesset" is a proper noun and is always capitalized. It refers specifically to the parliament of the State of Israel. It is typically used with the definite article "the" (e.g., ).
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The new law was passed by the Knesset last week.
    • Members of the Knesset debated the proposed budget for hours.
Advanced Usage
  • "Knesset member": A person who holds a seat in the Israeli parliament.
    • She was elected as a Knesset member in the last election.
Variants and Related Words
  • Knesset is the standard and only English transliteration of the Hebrew word כְּנֶסֶת (Knesset). There are no common variant spellings.
Synonyms
  • Parliament: The supreme legislative body of a country (general term).
  • Legislature: A governmental body with the power to make laws (general term).
Notes
  • The Knesset is composed of 120 members. It is located in Jerusalem.
  • The name "Knesset" is derived from the ancient Great Assembly (כְּנֶסֶת הַגְּדוֹלָה, ), a Jewish council during the Second Temple period.
Noun
  1. the Israeli unicameral parliament

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