Definition of minhag in English:
minhag
nounPlural minhagim mɪnˈhɑːɡ
Judaism A custom or practice, especially one which has taken on the force of law.
Example sentencesExamples
- I believe very strongly in minhag Anglia, but that's nothing to do with my theology.
- I mean, three times in as many weeks (Prince Harry, Labour pigs-might-fly campaign, and now Ken) - frankly, it's a minhag.
- Maybe in the future people will think the minhag is to wear sports shoes, for some obscure reason.
- I parked precariously - one always does, although many people have the custom of double-parking, but that's not my minhag - just in front of a disabled space.
Origin
Hebrew minhāḡ 'custom, usage, conduct', from nāhaḡ 'to drive or lead'.