Haredi

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From Hebrew חֲרֵדִי (ḥărēḏî).

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Haredi (plural Haredis or Haredi or Haredim)

  1. A member of a stream of Orthodox Judaism characterized by rejection of modern secular culture.
    • 2021 February 17, Dan Balilty, Patrick Kingsley, “‘How Many Funerals Will Come Out of This One?’”, in The New York Times[1], →ISSN:
      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.

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Haredi (comparative more Haredi, superlative most Haredi)

  1. Pertaining to Haredi Jews.

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