reb

reb — noun

1. a soldier who fought for the Confederate States of America — the group of southe

1.名詞C1
釋義

a soldier who fought for the Confederate States of America — the group of southern states that separated from the United States during the American Civil War (1861–1865); the name comes from the word 'rebel'.

例句

The museum exhibit showed a reb's grey wool jacket with brass buttons.

countable noun for a Confederate soldier

Daichi found a letter written by a reb to his family during the war.

同義詞
  • Confederate

    the standard historical term, more neutral and formal than 'reb'

  • Johnny Reb

    the full version of the nickname, often used in folk songs and stories

反義詞
  • Yankee

    a Union soldier during the same war; also a nickname

  • Union soldier

    the formal term for a soldier on the Northern side

文法句型

reb + verb

the + rebs

用法筆記

Often capitalized (Reb) in historical writing. This term was originally a nickname used by Union soldiers and is now used mainly in historical contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The rebs fought for the Union.
✅The rebs fought for the Confederacy.
💡'Reb' refers to the Southern side, not the Northern (Union) side.

2. a title of respect placed before a man's name, used especially in Jewish communi

2.名詞C2
釋義

a title of respect placed before a man's name, used especially in Jewish communities. It is similar to 'Mr.' but carries a warmer, community-based sense of respect. It comes from the Yiddish pronunciation of the Hebrew word for 'rabbi' or 'master'.

例句

Reb Goldstein leads the Friday evening prayers at the small synagogue.

title before a surname: reb + [surname]

The children called the elderly shopkeeper Reb Moshe out of respect.

title before a first name: reb + [first name]

同義詞
  • Mr.

    more general and lacks the cultural/community feel of 'reb'

  • rabbi

    specifically a Jewish religious leader; 'reb' can apply to any respected man, not only clergy

文法句型

reb + [name]

用法筆記

This term is primarily used within traditional Ashkenazi Jewish communities. It is not interchangeable with 'Mr.' in general English — its use signals cultural or religious context. When addressing someone directly, it is used without 'the' (not 'the reb').

常見錯誤

❌I saw Reb at the store.' (using it like 'sir' alone)
✅I saw Reb Stein at the store.
💡'Reb' is nearly always followed by a name.
❌Hello, Reb.' (as a standalone address)
✅Hello, Reb Goldstein.
💡In most usage, a name follows the title.