haredi · adj — pertaining to Haredi Jews.
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haredi is pronounced /xəˈɹeɪdi/.
Etymology
From Hebrew חֲרֵדִי (ḥărēḏî).
adj
- Pertaining to Haredi Jews.
noun
- A member of a stream of Orthodox Judaism characterized by rejection of modern secular culture.e.g.“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.” — 2021 February 17, Dan Balilty, Patrick Kingsley, “‘How Many Funerals Will Come Out of This One?’”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:
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