What is another word for Masorite?
Pronunciation: [mˈasɔːɹˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The word Masorite refers to a group of Jewish scholars in medieval times who were responsible for adding vowel markings and accents to the Hebrew scriptures. Some common synonyms for Masorite include Masoretic, Mishnaic, and Tiberian. Masoretic is often used to describe the Hebrew text with the vowel markings and accentuations added by the Masorites. Mishnaic refers to the other works of Jewish law and tradition compiled roughly around the same time period. Tiberian is used to describe the specific type of Hebrew script used by the Masorites, as it was developed in the city of Tiberias.
