Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

minyan

noun

/ˈmɪn.jən/

Definition

A group of ten Jewish adults required for certain religious obligations.

Examples

The synagogue holds daily services whenever a minyan is present.
During Yom Kippur, it is important to have a minyan for the memorial prayer.
His house was often full of friends, providing a minyan for Friday night prayer.

Meaning

In Judaism, a minyan refers specifically to the minimum number of individuals needed to constitute a congregation for prayer and other communal religious functions.