rebbetzin

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish רביצין (rebetsin), from Hebrew רב (rebbe, “master”) plus Slavic *-itsa (feminine suffix) plus Yiddish ־ין (-in, feminine suffix).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɹɛbətsɪn/

Noun

rebbetzin (plural rebbetzins)

1. (Judaism) The wife of a rabbi.
2. (Judaism) Mrs

Related terms

• rebbetzman