In Jewish tradition, plural of cohen; members of the priestly class descended from Aaron in the Jewish faith.
From Hebrew kohanim, plural of kohen (priest). The term refers to the hereditary priesthood in Judaism with roots going back to ancient Israel.
The cohanim have maintained distinct identity and practice for over 3,000 years—they still have special roles in religious services and can't marry certain people according to Jewish law!
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