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Masorete

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Masorete, Massorete [ˈmæsəˌriːt], Masorite [ˈmæsəˌraɪt]
n
1. (Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) a member of the school of rabbis that produced the Masora
2. (Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) a Hebrew scholar who is expert in the Masora
[from Hebrew māsōreth Masora]
Masorete, Masorite
any of the Jewish scribes of the 10th century who compiled the Masora. — Masoretic, — Masoretical, adj.
See also: Judaism
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Noun1.Masorete - a scholar who is expert on the Masorah (especially one of the Jewish scribes who contributed to the Masorah)Masorete - a scholar who is expert on the Masorah (especially one of the Jewish scribes who contributed to the Masorah)
Masorite, Massorete
bookman, scholar, scholarly person, student - a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
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