Plural of chazan using English pluralization; multiple cantors in Jewish synagogues.
English plural of 'chazan' using the standard '-s' suffix, rather than the Hebrew '-im' form. This shows how borrowed words adapt to English grammar.
The existence of both 'chazanim' (Hebrew plural) and 'chazans' (English plural) shows language in real-time—older Jewish communities used Hebrew plurals while assimilating communities adopted English ones.
English plural of chazan. Inherits masculine framing from Hebrew religious tradition where cantors (chazanim) were historically men-only roles.
Use for groups of any gender, but clarify with 'chazans of all genders' or use 'cantors' to avoid masculine default assumption.
["cantors","liturgical leaders","hazzans"]
Contemporary women chazans have established precedent in multiple Jewish denominations, expanding this traditionally male role.
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