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Hassidic

Hassidic

2 9.9
Of a Jewish group that follows traditional practices and strong religious beliefs
  • adjective
  • /həˈsɪdɪk/
: jasídico
  • Hassidic Jews

Examples

  • I mean, there might have been... some crazed Hassidic motherfucker in his family.

    Hurlyburly (1998)

  • Nikon is playing chess against two Hassidic Jews.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • The Hassidic Jews of New York City's Lower East Side and the Czech farmers of East Texas both arrived with their own geographical thought, which stamped its imprint on the land and created recognizable and distinct places.

    Academic text (2001)

  • The Hassidic community emphasizes strong family ties and spiritual devotion.

  • Many people are drawn to the teachings of the Hassidic rabbis for their focus on joy and faith.

  • During the festival, the Hassidic group performed traditional songs and dances that celebrated their heritage.

Synonyms

Hasidic
vsHassidic
15 9.4

A person or community of Jews who follow strict religious rules

is a different spelling form used for the same idea
Chasidic
vsHassidic
1 9.6

Relating to a Jewish group called Hasidim and their religious customs

is a different spelling form used for the same idea
Chassidic
vsHassidic
1 9.3

Relating to a Jewish religious group called the Hasidim

is a different spelling form used for the same idea

Surface Forms

Hassidic positive

Morphology

Hassidic = Hasid (transparent) = Hassid + ic

Formed by adding the productive adjectival suffix '-ic' to the noun 'Hasid', yielding the predictable meaning 'relating to Hasidim'.

Etymology

Hassidic comes from the Hebrew word Hasid, meaning 'very religious' or 'pious'. It names a Jewish group that began in Eastern Europe and is known for joyful prayer and strong traditions, so Hassidic describes people, teachings, and customs connected to that group.