English Explanatory Dictionary

Karaite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An adherent of Karaism.
noun
  1. A member of a particular Turco-Mongol tribal confederation (khanate) in the Altai-Sayan region during the 12th century.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæɹ.ə.aɪt/

Word forms

Karaite Karaites Karait

Etymology

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

Related words

Karaim
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