hasidism Meaning, Definition & Usage
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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
Chassidim; Hassidim; Chasidim; Hasidim.
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noun beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews
Hassidism; Chasidism; Chassidism.