sephardi
/səˈfɑrdi/
noun
- A Jewish person whose ancestors came from Spain, Portugal, North Africa, or the Middle East, especially one who follows the customs and traditions of that community.
- The Sephardi community in this city celebrates a special holiday called Mimouna.
- My grandmother was a Sephardi who spoke Ladino at home.
- Many Sephardi families have recipes that were passed down from their ancestors in Spain.
adjective
- Relating to the Sephardi Jewish community, its culture, customs, or traditions.
- She is learning to cook traditional Sephardi dishes like couscous and pastelikos.
- The synagogue follows a Sephardi prayer style that is different from Ashkenazi services.
- We attended a Sephardi wedding with beautiful music and dancing.