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shalom

Pronunciation: /ʃəˈlɒm/
Definition of shalom

exclamation

  • used as salutation by Jews at meeting or parting, meaning ‘peace’: ‘I’ll be waiting for your call’. ‘Au revoir’. ‘Shalom’

Origin:

from Hebrew šālōm

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