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, Hasidism.

Polish: chasydyzm

A member of a Jewish sect that observes a form of strict Orthodox Judaism.

synonyms: Chasid, Chassid, Hasid.

Polish: chasyd