chasidim 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; Chassidim; Hassidim; 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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