cohen

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cohens · cohanim

Meaning · English

A Jewish priest: direct male descendant of the Biblical high priest Aaron, brother of Moses.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cohen” mean?

A Jewish priest: direct male descendant of the Biblical high priest Aaron, brother of Moses.

Is “cohen” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.