Hasid
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9.5
- noun
- /ˈhɑːsɪd/
:
jasíd
- To her surprise, two Hasids stand side by side toward the back, in hats, beards, tzitzis, and black coats, chatting intently.
- one Hasid
Well, she goes on to say that we're Hasid, Hasidic Jews.
- Well, she goes on to say that we're Hasid, Hasidic Jews.
Examples
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Since he's a Hasid, his rebbe got into the act as well.
Fiction book (1991) -
Whenever the Hasid mentioned anything about Judaism, I played completely dumb.
Fiction book (1991) -
"What can we learn from a train?" one Hasid asked dubiously.
Academic text (1997) -
Well, she goes on to say that we're Hasid, Hasidic Jews.
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Belz, where the Hasid hurried to be at his rabbi's table.
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In the Hasids' homes, as indeed their entire world, the sexes were rigorously separated, but this was neither their home nor their world.
Fiction book (1997) -
During the festival, many Hasids gathered to celebrate and pray together in the community.
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The Hasid approached the rabbi to discuss his spiritual journey and devotion to the traditions.
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As a Hasid, she follows the teachings and practices of her faith with great dedication.
Synonyms
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9.6
A person who follows a strict form of Orthodox Judaism and lives in a close community often wearing traditional dress
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9.9
A member of a Jewish group that follows strict religious rules and values prayer, joy, and close community
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hasid comes from the Hebrew word hasid, which means 'pious' or 'very religious'. So a Hasid is a person known for strong religious devotion and careful spiritual practice, and today the word names members of a Jewish group who follow those traditions.