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Definition of Hasidism
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.
Exact synonyms: Chasidim, Chassidim, Hasidim, Hassidim
Generic synonyms: Jewish Orthodoxy, Orthodox Judaism
Member holonyms: Chasid, Chassid, Hasid, Hassid
Generic synonyms: Jewish Orthodoxy, Orthodox Judaism
Member holonyms: Chasid, Chassid, Hasid, Hassid
2. Noun. Beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews.
Exact synonyms: Chasidism, Chassidism, Hassidism
Generic synonyms: Orthodox Judaism
Specialized synonyms: Chabad, Chabad Hasidism
Generic synonyms: Orthodox Judaism
Specialized synonyms: Chabad, Chabad Hasidism
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hasidism
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