hasidism 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
    Chassidim; Hassidim; Chasidim; Hasidim.
  2. noun beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews
    Hassidism; Chasidism; Chassidism.

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