1. teachers in traditional Jewish schools, especially those who teach young children Hebrew and religious texts
Usage: Hebrew origin; plural form

Examples

• The melamdim gathered to discuss new teaching methods for the cheder.
• Young students respected their melamdim who taught them to read Hebrew.
• The community hired experienced melamdim for the religious school.
• Traditional melamdim often taught in small, one-room schools.
• The melamdim used ancient texts to instruct their pupils.
• Parents trusted the melamdim to provide their children with proper religious education.