Definition of 'hassidim'

See also: hassid 

Noun

1. 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: Hasidim Hasidism Chasidim Chassidim

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