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Noun hasidism has 1 sense
  1. Hasidism, Hassidism, Chasidism, Chassidism - beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews
    --1 is a kind of Orthodox Judaism
    --1 has particulars: Chabad, Chabad Hasidism

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Hasidism

Noun:

  1. A Jewish religious movement originating in the 18th century, characterized by mysticism, joyous worship, the leadership of holy rabbis, and an emphasis on religious devotion and piety.
  2. The beliefs, practices, and teachings of this religious movement.

Examples:

  1. Hasidism has had a profound impact on Jewish spirituality and culture.
  2. Many Hasidim follow the teachings and customs of their holy rabbis.

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