1. Plural of chazan; cantor or leader of liturgical prayer in a Jewish synagogue.
Usage: Also spelled hazzan or hazan; From Hebrew חַזָּן (ḥazzan); Religious/cultural term

Examples

• The chazzens of the synagogue led the congregation in prayer during the High Holy Days.
• Several experienced chazzens gathered for the annual cantorial conference.
• The role of chazzens has been central to Jewish worship for centuries.
• Young chazzens trained extensively to master the traditional melodies and liturgical texts.