sadducees

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Noun sadducee has 1 sense

Sadducee - a member of an ancient Jewish sect around the time of Jesus; opposed to the Pharisees
--₁ is a kind of Jew, Hebrew, Israelite

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Sadducees

Description:

Sadducees refer to a sect or group of Jewish leaders and priests during the time of the Second Temple in ancient Jerusalem. They were known for their conservative religious views and strict interpretation of the Torah.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Sadducees played a significant role in the temple rituals and administration.

2. As a sect, the Sadducees rejected the concept of an afterlife.

3. Some of the key beliefs of the Sadducees clashed with those of the Pharisees.

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