Mizrahi

American  

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

noun

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

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adjective

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

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

Flaunting that he can turn anyone into an actor, Safdie crowds his New York with bit parts played by big personalities: magician Penn Jillette, fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, basketball player George “The Iceman” Gervin, highwire artist Philippe Petit, playwright David Mamet, journalist Naomi Fry and grocery tycoon John Catsimatidis.

From Los Angeles Times

A police representative told Judge Mizrahi on Tuesday that Urich was also suspected of passing journalists messages from a source linked to Qatar, which were presented as if they came from senior Israeli political or security officials.

From BBC

There wasn’t much talk about Mizrahi food, or Mizrahi Jews in general.

From Salon