hassid

/ˈhɑsɪd/
noun
  1. A member of a Jewish religious group that follows a strict, mystical form of Judaism, originating in Eastern Europe in the 18th century.
    • She learned about the traditions of a Hassid from her neighbor.
    • The Hassid prayed with great devotion at the synagogue.
    • A group of Hassids gathered to celebrate the holiday.
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