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Knesset

American  
[knes-et] / ˈknɛs ɛt /

noun

  1. the unicameral parliament of Israel.

Knesset British  
/ ˈknɛsɪt /

noun

  1. the unicameral parliament of Israel

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Knesset Cultural  

  1. The parliament of Israel.

Etymology

Origin of Knesset

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

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appeared on CNN and the BBC, and has answered questions before the Knesset.

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2026

Modi is expected to address Israel's parliament, the Knesset, and hold meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

In the Knesset, Dodik received an award for his role in developing relations between Israel and Republika Srpska.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

Yitzchak became a politician, a member of the Israeli senate, the Knesset.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen

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