What does levirate mean?
Definitions for levirate
ˈlɛv ər ɪt, -əˌreɪt, ˈli vər ɪt, -vəˌreɪtlevi·rate
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Princeton's WordNet
leviratenoun
the biblical institution whereby a man must marry the widow of his childless brother in order to maintain the brother's line
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leviratenoun
A marriage between a widow and her deceased husband's brother or, sometimes, heir.
leviratenoun
The institution of levirate marriage.
levirateadjective
Having to do with one's husband's brother.
Etymology: From levir + -ate
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levirate
Levirate marriage is a type of marriage in which the brother of a deceased man is obliged to marry his brother's widow. Levirate marriage has been practiced by societies with a strong clan structure in which exogamous marriage (i.e. marriage outside the clan) is forbidden.
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levirate
Levirate is a custom, often followed in various cultures and societies historically, where a man is obliged to marry his brother's widow, usually in instances where the deceased brother left no male heir. This practice, also known as Levirate marriage, is named after the Latin word "levir," meaning "husband's brother." It was prevalent within certain groups to ensure the continuation of the deceased man's bloodline and to prevent the widow from becoming destitute.
Webster Dictionary
Levirateadjective
alt. of Leviratical
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Levirate
lev′i-rāt, n. marriage between a man and a childless brother's widow—an obligation amongst the ancient Hebrews.—adj. Levirat′ical.—n. Levirā′tion. [L. levir, a brother-in-law.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of levirate in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of levirate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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