Knesset

American  

[knes-et] / ˈknɛs ɛt /

noun

1. the unicameral parliament of Israel.

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Knesset British  

/ ˈknɛsɪt /

noun

1. the unicameral parliament of Israel

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Knesset Cultural  

1. The parliament of Israel.

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Etymology

Origin of Knesset

1945–50; < Modern Hebrew kneset, post-Biblical Hebrew kəneseth gathering

Example Sentences

More constructively, prediction error can be used to influence negotiations for peace—as Egypt’s Anwar Sadat did in 1977 by surprising Israelis with an offer to speak before the Knesset.

From The Wall Street Journal

He commands only six seats in the 120-seat Knesset but has authority over the police.

From The Wall Street Journal

The president’s speech to the Israeli Knesset was a powerful moment.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the chamber of the Knesset, or Israeli parliament, the mood was altogether more raucous than that in the streets.

From BBC

“You are committed to this peace, I am committed to this peace and together Mr. President we will achieve this peace,” Netanyahu said, in his own address to the Knesset.

From The Wall Street Journal