minyan

/ˈmɪnjən/
noun
  1. In Judaism, a group of at least ten adult Jews (traditionally men) required for certain religious services and prayers.
    • The synagogue called for volunteers to help form a minyan for the morning prayer.
    • He arrived early to make sure there would be a minyan for the memorial service.
    • They couldn't start the service until they had a minyan of ten people.
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