hasid

[ˈhæzɪd]

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Jewish mystical movement originating in 18th-century Poland, characterized by strict observance of Jewish law and a strong sense of community.

“Many Hasidim live in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.”

Synonyms

  • Jewish mystic
  • sectarian

Antonyms

  • agnostic
  • secularist