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Knesset

Syllabification: (Knes·set)
Pronunciation: /k(ə)ˈneset/
Definition of Knesset
  • the parliament of modern Israel, established in 1949. It consists of 120 members elected every four years.

Origin:

Hebrew, literally 'gathering'

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