marranism

/ˈmærənɪzəm, ˈmærəˌnɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A secret or unconfessed adherence to Judaism, especially after conversion to another religion.

“The historian investigated allegations of marranism in 16th-century Spain.”

2. noun

A person who secretly practices Judaism, especially after conversion to another religion.

“The marranism of some Jewish converts was not immediately apparent.”

Synonyms

  • Judaizing
  • crypto-Judaism

Antonyms

  • Christianity
  • Islam