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hazan

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hazan, hazzan Hebrew [xaˈzan (English) ˈhɑːzən]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) variant spellings of chazan
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Noun1.hazan - the official of a synagogue who conducts the liturgical part of the service and sings or chants the prayers intended to be performed as solos
cantor
spiritual leader - a leader in religious or sacred affairs


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