levitical
|le-vi-ti-cal|
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/lɪˈvɪtɪkəl/
related to Levites
Etymology
Etymology Information
'levitical' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Leviticus', where 'Levi' referred to the tribe of Levi in the Bible.
Historical Evolution
'Leviticus' transformed into the English word 'levitical' to describe things related to the Levites or the book of Leviticus.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the Levites', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the Levites or the book of Leviticus in the Bible.
The Levitical laws were followed strictly by the community.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 17:51