hasidism meaning and definition

HASIDISM noun

Definition of Hasidism (noun)

1. a sect of Orthodox Jews that arose out of a pietistic movement originating in eastern Europe in the second half of the 18th century; a sect that follows the Mosaic law strictly
   • synonyms: Chasidim, Chassidim, Hasidim, Hassidim
2. beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews
   • synonyms: Chasidism, Chassidism, Hassidism