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

“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

“You force yourself into exile, and then you spend years searching for community,” said Mizrahi, who before moving to the U.S. worked at Procter & Gamble when it had a Caracas headquarters.

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

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