sinagoga
synagogue
noun see-nah-GOH-gah Rare
Origin: From Greek 'synagoge' (assembly), via Latin 'synagoga'.
Usage Note
Sinagoga is feminine: la sinagoga. It refers to the Jewish house of worship and community gathering. In some Italian Jewish communities the building is also called il tempio. The adjective relating to the synagogue is sinagogale.
Examples
"La sinagoga è aperta ai visitatori."
Natural Translation
The synagogue is open to visitors.
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