Mizrahi

American

[miz-rah-hee, miz-rah-khee] / mɪzˈrɑ hi, mɪzˈrɑ xi /

noun

a member of the Jewish diaspora population that settled in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.

adjective

relating to the Jewish diaspora population that settled in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, or its culture.

Example Sentences

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“For now, we stay here,” said David Mizrahi, a friend of Hausmann’s in Miami who oversees Central America and the Caribbean for French distiller Pernod Ricard.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The actor was also a model, reportedly appearing in campaigns for designers including Isaac Mizrahi, as well as a musician.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

He is one of several out-of-context celebrities who help bolster the off-kilter atmosphere by popping in unexpectedly: Isaac Mizrahi, David Mamet and Penn Jillette are among the others.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

As one of only Mizrahi Jewish chefs in US at the time, I was determined to educate others and share my heritage.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024

“I think it’s fair to say that at the time we had no idea who Isaac Mizrahi was.”

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

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