HyperDic: hasidism

English > 2 senses of the word Hasidism:
NOUNgroupHasidism, Hasidim, Hassidim, Chasidim, Chassidima sect of Orthodox Jews that arose out of a pietistic movement originating in eastern Europe in the second half of the 18th century
cognitionHasidism, Hassidism, Chasidism, Chassidismbeliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews
English > Hasidism: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningA 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.
SynonymsHasidim, Hassidim, Chasidim, Chassidim
MembersHasid, Hassid, Chasid, ChassidA member of a Jewish sect that observes a form of strict Orthodox Judaism
BroaderOrthodox Judaism, Jewish OrthodoxyJews who strictly observe the Mosaic law as interpreted in the Talmud
English > Hasidism: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaningbeliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews.
SynonymsHassidism, Chasidism, Chassidism
NarrowerChabad, Chabad HasidismA form of Hasidism practiced by Lithuanian and Russian Jews under communist rule
BroaderOrthodox Judaismbeliefs and practices of a Judaic sect that strictly observes Mosaic law
AdjectivesHasidicof or relating to the Jewish Hasidim or its members or their beliefs and practices

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