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
- 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
- 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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