Kohen

American  

[koh-uhn, kaw-hen, koh-heyn, koh-heyn, koin] / ˈkoʊ ən, kɔˈhɛn, koʊˈheɪn, ˈkoʊ heɪn, kɔɪn /

noun

plural

Kohanim,

plural

Kohens

1. Cohen.

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Kohen British  

/ kɒˈhɛn, kɔɪn /

noun

1. Judaism a member of the priestly family of the Tribe of Levi, descended from Aaron, who has certain ritual privileges in the synagogue service

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Etymology

Origin of Kohen

from Hebrew, literally: priest

Example Sentences

More than a year after Viktoriia's filming, her mother Olena rang Oleh, who seems to go by Alex Kohen online, to find out.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

The Legislature has seen its share of drama in years past, but much of it came before livestreaming was available, said Ari Kohen, a professor of political theory and philosophy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

From Washington Times • Jun. 10, 2023

Kohen Granier’s 10-yard touchdown pass to Neno Lemay capped a 16-play, 98-yard drive that pulled Nicholls to 21-17 with 1:20 remaining in the third quarter.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2022

"When I moved to Nebraska in 2007, the university was universally beloved," Kohen explained in a long Twitter thread.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2021

Hila raised her hands as if she were a Kohen about to give the priestly blessing, her fingers tight around the ring and splayed in the familiar V shape.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny