Hasidism
noun
1 Hasidism
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.
synonyms: Chasidim, Chassidim, Hasidim, Hassidim.
Polish: chasydyzm
2 Hasidism
Beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews.
synonyms: Chasidism, Chassidism, Hassidism.
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