Associations to the word «Rabbi»

Wiktionary

RABBI, noun. A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.
RABBI, noun. A Jew who is or is qualified to be the leader of a Jewish congregation.
RABBI, noun. (police) (slang) A senior officer who acts as a mentor.

Dictionary definition

RABBI, noun. Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law.
RABBI, noun. A Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher.

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.