English Explanatory Dictionary

Karaism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A Jewish movement that recognises only the Tanakh as a supreme legal authority, distinct from Rabbinic Judaism.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæɹə.ɪzəm/

Word forms

Karaism Qaraism Karaitism Qaraitism

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew קראי (kara'í) + -ism.

Related words

Karaite Karaim
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