1. A cantor or official who leads liturgical prayers and chanting in a Jewish synagogue.
Usage: Also spelled 'hazzan' or 'hazan'.; From Hebrew חַזָּן (ḥazzan).; Religious/cultural term.

Examples

• The chazan led the congregation in prayer during the morning service.
• She trained for years to become a chazan at the synagogue.
• The chazan's beautiful voice resonated throughout the sanctuary.
• During the High Holidays, the chazan performs an especially important role.
• Many chazanim study both music and Jewish liturgy extensively.