hassid Meaning & Definition
ˈha-səd
What Does Hassid Mean?
Hassid is a noun that means a member of a Jewish sect of the second century b.c. opposed to Hellenism and devoted to the strict observance of the ritual law. It can also mean a member of a Jewish mystical sect founded in Poland about 1750 in opposition to rationalism and ritual laxity.
Quick Facts About Hassid
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈha-səd/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| First known use | 1812 |
Hassid Definition (Noun)
- a member of a Jewish sect of the second century b.c. opposed to Hellenism and devoted to the strict observance of the ritual law
- a member of a Jewish mystical sect founded in Poland about 1750 in opposition to rationalism and ritual laxity
Synonyms of Hassid
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Hassid synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
Ha·si·dim
Cha·si·dim
Chas·si·dim
Ha·sid·ic adjective
Chasid
Chasidic
Chasidim
Chassid
Chassidic
Chassidim
Hasid
Hasidic
Hasidim
Hassid
Hassidic
Origin of Hassid
Hebrew ḥāsīdh pious
First Known Use
1812
How to Pronounce Hassid
You say hassid as /ˈha-səd/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ha).