| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 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.[Wordnet]
2. Beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews.[Wordnet]. | |
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Date "Hasidism" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1948. (references) |
Common Expressions: Hasidism
| Expressions | Definition | ||
| Chabad Hasidism | A form of Hasidism practiced by Lithuanian and Russian Jews under communist rule; the beliefs and practices of the Lubavitch movement. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
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