karaism Meaning & Definition
ˈker-ə-ˌi-zəm
What Does Karaism Mean?
Karaism is a noun that means a Jewish doctrine originating in Baghdad in the eighth century that rejects rabbinism and talmudism and bases its tenets on Scripture alone.
Word Facts for Karaism
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈker-ə-ˌi-zəm/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| First known use | 1883 |
Karaism Definition (Noun)
- a Jewish doctrine originating in Baghdad in the eighth century that rejects rabbinism and talmudism and bases its tenets on Scripture alone
Synonyms of Karaism
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Karaism synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
Kara·ite noun
Karaism
Karaisms
Karaite
Karaites
Origin of Karaism
Late Hebrew qĕrāīm Karaites, from Hebrew qārā to read
First Known Use
circa 1883
Karaism Pronunciation
Karaism is pronounced /ˈker-ə-ˌi-zəm/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ker).