noun
- plural of hazzan; cantors or prayer leaders in Jewish religious services
Usage: Hebrew origin; religious term
Examples
- The synagogue employed three hazzanim for the High Holy Days.
- Many hazzanim train for years to master the traditional melodies.
- The conference brought together hazzanim from around the world.
- These hazzanim have beautiful voices for leading prayers.
- The community was fortunate to have such skilled hazzanim.
- Young hazzanim often study under experienced mentors.