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esther

/ˈɛs.tər/

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noun

/ˈɛs.tər/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее красивую еврейскую женщину из Ветхого Завета, ставшую царицей Персии и спасшую свой народ от резни; событие, отмечаемое как праздник Пурим.

A proper noun referring to a beautiful Jewish woman from the Old Testament who became queen of Persia and saved her people from massacre, an event celebrated as the feast of Purim.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Biblical QueenB2formal

    A beautiful Jewish woman who became queen of Persia and saved her people from a massacre, as told in the Old Testament.

    ruБиблейская царица

    • Esther risked her life to approach the king and plead for her people.
    • The story of Esther is celebrated during the Jewish festival of Purim.
    • Esther's courage and wisdom are admired in religious teachings.
  2. Book of the BibleB2formal

    The Old Testament book that recounts the story of Queen Esther and her role in saving the Jewish people.

    ruКнига Библии

    • The Book of Esther is read aloud during the festival of Purim.
    • Scholars study the Book of Esther for its historical and religious significance.
    • The Book of Esther is unique because it does not mention God directly.

    Synonymsbook of esthermegillah

Forms
  • esther's possessive singular form