Judeo-spanish (Noun)
Meaning
The Spanish dialect spoken by Sephardic Jews but written in the Hebrew script.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The unique characteristics of Judeo-Spanish have been preserved through generations of Sephardic Jews in various parts of the world.
- Judeo-Spanish was the primary language of communication among Sephardic Jews in the Ottoman Empire.
- Scholars have been studying the evolution of Judeo-Spanish and its distinct features in comparison to standard Spanish.
- Many literary works, including poetry and novels, have been written in Judeo-Spanish using the Hebrew script.
- Efforts are being made to document and preserve Judeo-Spanish as a vital part of Sephardic cultural heritage.