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mishpocha

 

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Noun mishpocha has 1 sense
  1. mishpocha, mishpachah - (Yiddish) the entire family network of relatives by blood or marriage (and sometimes close friends); "she invited the whole mishpocha"
    --1 is a kind of kin, kin group, kinship group, kindred, clan, tribe

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mishpocha

noun (singular: mishpocha or mishpuchah; plural: mishpochas or mishpuchot)

1. (Judaism) A Yiddish term used to refer to one's extended family or close group of relatives.

Example sentence: In Jewish culture, the concept of mishpocha holds great importance as it signifies the interconnectedness and support within the extended family.

2. (colloquial) A group of close friends or associates; a tight-knit community.

Example sentence: Every Friday evening, our mishpocha gathers for a game night, strengthening our bond as a close group of friends.

3. (slang) A group of individuals sharing a common interest or characteristic, often used sarcastically or ironically.

Example sentence: The comic book convention was filled with a mishpocha of geeks and nerds, all united by their love for superheroes.

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