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Chasidim

Chasidim

1 9.9
A group of Jewish people from Eastern Europe who follow very strict religious rules and special customs
  • noun
  • /ˈhɑːsɪdɪm/
translation icon : jasidim
  • During the festival, many Chasidim gathered to celebrate and pray together.

Examples

  • The Chasidim community follows many unique customs and traditions.

  • The sounds of the Chasidim were overwhelming.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Now they have a bunch of Chasidim who can keep them company for the next two millennia.

    Blog text (27)

  • Each year, the Chasidim travel to their spiritual leader's home for guidance.

Synonyms

Hasidim
vsChasidim
4 9.9

Members of a Jewish religious group from eastern Europe who follow strict rules

is the same group but uses the key variant with ch spelling
Hassidim
vsChasidim
1 9.9

A group of Jewish people who follow strict religious rules and wear special clothes

is the same group but with the key single-s spelling
Chassidim
vsChasidim
1 9.9

A group of Orthodox Jewish people who follow a strict spiritual tradition

is the same group but uses the key simplified single s spelling

Surface Forms

Chasidim plural
Chasid singular

Etymology

Chasidim comes from Hebrew and is the plural of Hasid, which means 'pious' or 'devout'. So Chasidim simply names people known for strong religious devotion and for keeping strict but joyful practices of their faith.