ESTHER - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

an Old Testament book telling of a beautiful Jewess who became queen of Persia and saved her people from massacre

Synonyms

Esther, Book of esther