Haredi

//xəˈɹeɪdi// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A member of a stream of Orthodox Judaism characterized by rejection of modern secular culture.

    "Throughout Israel’s history, the Haredim have been reluctant participants in mainstream society, often prioritizing the study of scripture over conventional employment and army service."

  2. 2
    any of several sects of Orthodox Judaism that reject modern secular culture and many of whom do not recognize the spiritual authority of the modern state of Israel wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to Haredi Jews.

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frumfrummerultra-orthodox

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"Throughout Israel’s history, the Haredim have been reluctant participants in mainstream society, often prioritizing the study of scripture over conventional employment and army service."

Etymology

From Hebrew חֲרֵדִי (ḥărēḏî).

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Haredi Judaismorthodox judaism

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