Hasidism meaning

UK US /həˈsɪdɪm/ 3 syllables

Hasidism (noun): a sect of Orthodox Jews that arose out of a pietistic movement originating in eastern Europe in the second half of the 18th century; a sect that follows the Mosaic law strictly.

Hasidism has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

Hasidism as a noun

  1. a sect of Orthodox Jews that arose out of a pietistic movement originating in eastern Europe in the second half of the 18th century; a sect that follows the Mosaic law strictly

    Synonyms: Hasidim, Hassidim, Chasidim, Chassidim

    Type of: Orthodox Judaism

  2. beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews

    Synonyms: Hassidism, Chasidism, Chassidism

    Type of: Orthodox Judaism

    Kinds: Chabad

How to pronounce Hasidism

Hasidism is pronounced /həˈsɪdɪm/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Word lists: words starting with HA · words ending in SM · 8-letter words

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