ותיק

Hebrew

Etymology

Root
ו־ת־ק (w-t-q)

The exact origin is unclear. Likely related to Arabic وَثِيق (waṯīq).

Adjective

וָתִיק • (vatík) (feminine וָתִיקָה, masculine plural וָתִיקִים, feminine plural וָתִיקוֹת)

1. loyal, righteous, trustworthy
2. senior, veteran, experienced

References

• “ותיק” in the Hebrew Terms Database of the Academy of Hebrew Language