sedarim: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowFormal, Religious/Scholarly
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What does “sedarim” mean?
The plural of 'seder', referring to the divisions or orders of the Mishnah, the foundational text of Jewish oral law.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The plural of 'seder', referring to the divisions or orders of the Mishnah, the foundational text of Jewish oral law.
In broader Jewish liturgical and study contexts, it can refer to the divisions of the Talmud or the structured sections of the Passover Seder ritual.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant regional differences exist, as the term is used identically in Jewish communities in the UK and US.
Connotations
Carries connotations of religious scholarship, traditional Jewish learning, and textual analysis.
Frequency
Extremely rare in both varieties, confined to specific religious/academic texts and conversations.
Grammar
How to Use “sedarim” in a Sentence
The [six] sedarim [of the Mishnah]...To study [the sedarim].Vocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in religious studies, theology, and Jewish history contexts.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Used as a technical term in Rabbinics and Judaic studies.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “sedarim”
- Using it as a singular (correct singular is 'seder').
- Confusing it with the Passover 'Seder' ceremony (though related, the primary referent is to the Mishnaic orders).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a loanword from Hebrew that is used in English-language texts about Judaism. It is not part of the general English vocabulary.
The singular form is 'seder'.
Indirectly. The Passover 'Seder' (order) is named for its structured service. The plural 'sedarim' could technically refer to multiple such ceremonies, but its primary and most specific use is for the orders of the Mishnah.
It is typically pronounced /seɪˈdɑːrɪm/ or /seɪˈdɑːrəm/, with the stress on the second syllable.
The plural of 'seder', referring to the divisions or orders of the Mishnah, the foundational text of Jewish oral law.
Sedarim is usually formal, religious/scholarly in register.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No common English idioms for this term]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: SEDARIM Sorts Every Division And Rule In the Mishnah.
Conceptual Metaphor
KNOWLEDGE IS A STRUCTURED EDIFICE (The sedarim are the foundational floors or wings of the structure of Jewish law).
Practice
Quiz
In which context would you most likely encounter the word 'sedarim'?