# Levite

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈliː.vaɪt/ · frequency rank #92,804

## Definitions
1. A member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi, particularly in its role as a priestly caste.
2. A clergyman.
3. A type of loose dress.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin Levītēs, Lēvīta, itself borrowed from Ancient Greek Λευῑ̈́της (Leuī̈́tēs). By surface analysis, Levi + -ite.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/levite