Kohen

American  

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

noun

Kohanim, plural Kohens plural

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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Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

• Kohens
  plural
• Kohanim
  plural

Etymology

Origin of Kohen

from Hebrew, literally: priest

Example Sentences

The BBC contacted Tetiana Khaliavka and Alex Kohen, and the organisations Chance Letikva, Walls of Hope, Saint Raphael, Little Angels and Saint Teresa - inviting them to respond to the allegations made against them.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

There are only 49 seats, all held by part-time, citizen-lawmakers who tend to use everyday language in their debates, Kohen said.

From Washington Times • Jun. 10, 2023

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

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2021

Kohen Granier completed 18 of 27 passes for 191 yards with a touchdown for Nicholls.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 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