Hassidic
Adjective 1. Relating to Hasidism, its adherents, or their beliefs and practices: "Hassidic" describes anything pertaining to the Jewish religious movement known as Hasidism, its followers (Hasidim), or their specific customs, teachings, and way of life.
The adjective "hassidic" is used to modify nouns to indicate a direct association with the Hasidic movement. - It describes people: a Hassidic rabbi, Hassidic Jews, a Hassidic community. - It describes objects, concepts, or practices: Hassidic teachings, Hassidic music, Hassidic philosophy.
- The neighborhood is known for its large Hassidic population.
- She studies Hassidic thought and its interpretation of ancient texts.
- They wore traditional Hassidic clothing for the festival.
- Cultural/Sociological Context: The term is often used in discussions about Jewish history, theology, and contemporary religious communities to specify this particular mystical and pietistic tradition that originated in 18th-century Eastern Europe.
- Alternative Spelling Note: The word is also commonly spelled Hasidic (with one 's'). "Hassidic" and "Hasidic" are generally considered interchangeable variants.
- Hasidic (adj.): The more frequent alternate spelling of "hassidic."
- Hasidism (n.): The name of the religious movement itself.
- Hasid (n., singular) / Hasidim (n., plural): A follower or followers of Hasidism. A Hassidic person is a Hasid.
- Hasidic (the primary synonym, being a spelling variant)
- Chasidic (another less common transliteration from the Hebrew)
Note: There are no direct conceptual synonyms, as the term refers to a specific religious group. In broader religious categories, one might use "Orthodox Jewish," but this is a much wider term that includes non-Hassidic groups.
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of or relating to the Jewish Hasidim or its members or their beliefs and practices