machal

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Pronunciations

machal (MAH-chahl) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A volunteer from outside Israel serving in the Israeli army.

Example Sentences

  • "Barry, a Machal, is from California."

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Languages of Origin

  • Modern Hebrew

Etymology

  • מח"ל, Hebrew acronym from מתנדבי חוץ לארץ 'volunteers from outside the Land'

      • Who Uses This

      • Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      mahal, makhal

Notes

  • The Hebrew term is plural; a singular volunteer can be called a מח"לניק makhalnik

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