Masorete

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(masə rēt′)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
Mas•o•rete  (masə rēt′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Judaismone of the writers or compilers of the Masorah.
  2. Judaisma person who is versed in the Masorah.
Also, Massorete, Mas•o•rite  (masə rīt′).USA pronunciation 
  • Greek -ētēs; see exegete) or -ite1
  • Hebrew māsōreth, with ending conformed to -ete (
  • earlier mas(s)oreth 1580–90

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