Karaite

//ˈkæɹ.ə.aɪt// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An adherent of Karaism.
  2. 2
    A member of a particular Turco-Mongol tribal confederation (khanate) in the Altai-Sayan region during the 12th century. historical

Example

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"A Jew is either anyone with a Jewish father, or a convert to Karaite Judaism."

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew קראי (kara'í) + -ite.

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