synagogical
Definition
Adjective: - Relating to a synagogue, the Jewish house of worship and community center. This term describes anything associated with the physical building, its functions, or its religious practices.
Usage Examples
- (Referring to the building's design connected to a synagogue.)
- (Music specifically performed or used in a synagogue setting.)
Advanced Usage
- "synagogical services": the religious ceremonies or prayers conducted in a synagogue.
- The synagogical services on Shabbat include readings from the Torah. (The religious rituals held in the synagogue.)
- "synagogical organization": the administrative or community structure of a synagogue.
- The synagogical organization manages educational programs and social events. (The governing body or structure of the synagogue.)
Variants and Related Words
- Synagogue (noun): the Jewish house of worship and community gathering place.
- The synagogue on Main Street was built in 1920. (The physical building for Jewish worship.)
- Synagogical (adjective): an alternative spelling of "synagogical" (less common, but identical in meaning).
- The synagogical committee met to discuss the holiday schedule. (The committee related to the synagogue.)
Synonyms
- Temple-related: connected to a Jewish temple (often used interchangeably with "synagogue" in some contexts).
- Jewish congregational: pertaining to a Jewish congregation or its house of worship.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms using "synagogical" directly. However, the related noun synagogue appears in phrases like "go to synagogue" (to attend Jewish religious services) or "synagogue membership" (being an official member of a synagogue community).