synagogue
nounUK /ˈsɪnəɡɒɡ/
US /ˈsɪnəɡɔːɡ/
A building where Jewish people go to pray and learn.
The family walked to the synagogue on Saturday morning.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A Jewish congregation that meets for worship and study.
The whole synagogue gathered to celebrate the holiday.
3. The Jewish people considered as a community or assembly.
Ancient writings often refer to the synagogue as a whole.
4. A place of assembly or gathering in ancient times.
Archaeologists uncovered an old synagogue near the city gate.