chassidim Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. 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; Hassidim; Chasidim; Hasidim.
   
2. noun a member of a Jewish sect that observes a form of strict Orthodox Judaism
   Chasid; Hasid; Chassid; Hassid.
   

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