Hassidim meaning

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Hassidim (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.

Definition of Hassidim

  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, Hasidism, Chasidim, Chassidim

    Type of: Orthodox Judaism

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

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