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