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Yiddishist

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to the efforts of the Yiddishists.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A proponent of the Yiddish language and culture.

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History

Etymology

From Yiddish ייִדישיסט (yidishist, “Yiddishist (person)”). By surface analysis, Yiddish + -ist.

Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: jiddischistisch — Yiddishist (adjective)
  • Polish: jidyszystyczny — Yiddishist (adjective)
  • Yiddish: ייִדישיסטיש (yidishistish) — Yiddishist (adjective)
  • German: Jiddist — Yiddishist (noun)
  • German: Jiddistin — Yiddishist (noun)
  • Polish: jidyszysta — Yiddishist (noun)
  • Polish: jidyszystka — Yiddishist (noun)
  • Yiddish: ייִדישיסט (yidishist) — Yiddishist (noun)
  • Yiddish: ייִדישיסטקע (yidishistke) — Yiddishist (noun)