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Term: Apikorim

Description:

Apikorim is a Hebrew term referring to someone who is considered irreligious or a heretic within the Jewish community. It is often used in a derogatory manner to describe individuals who reject or deviate from traditional Jewish beliefs and practices.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: A Jewish term used to describe an irreligious or heretical person within the Jewish community.

Usages:

1. "The orthodox community shunned him after he openly expressed apikorim beliefs."
2. "Apikorim were traditionally ostracized from the Jewish society due to their deviation from religious norms."
3. "Sarah's parents disapproved of her relationship with an apikorim."

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