Definition

A place where Jewish people gather to worship, pray, and study their religion.

Example

Every Saturday, the community gathers at the synagogue for prayers and services.

Conversation

Have you ever visited a synagogue before?

Yeah, I went to one for a friend's Bar Mitzvah last year.

That's cool! What was the atmosphere like in the synagogue?

It was really welcoming and everyone was so friendly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Synagogue → It is formed from "syn-" (meaning together) and "agoge" (from Greek "agein", meaning to lead or bring). The word refers to a place where people come together to be led in worship or community activities.

Memory Tip

Think of people coming 'together' ('syn-') to be 'led' ('agoge') in worship — that's what a synagogue is.

Visually Confused Words