Plural of 'chazzan' using anglicized plural formation; multiple cantors in Jewish synagogues.
From Hebrew 'chazan' plus English plural suffix '-s'. This represents the anglicized version of the plural, used when speaking English while maintaining the Hebrew root word.
Language communities often develop multiple plural forms for borrowed words—using both 'chazzans' and 'chazzanim' shows how English-speaking Jews navigate between Hebrew heritage and English grammar.
English plural of chazzan (alternative transliteration of chazan). Inherits masculine default from Hebrew religious tradition where cantors were male-exclusive.
Use for groups of any gender; if clarity needed, specify 'chazzans of all genders' or use 'cantors'.
["cantors","hazzans","liturgical leaders"]
Women's establishment in formal cantorial roles challenges and transforms historical gender restrictions.
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