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derech

/ˈdɛ(.)ɹɛx/

derech noun: the path of propriety or righteousness, or especially of Hasidism or Judaism.

Noun

derech (uncountable)

  1. (Judaism) The path of propriety or righteousness, or especially of Hasidism or Judaism.
    • You see, I had gone off the derech--off the path. To complete my self-determination, to live an authentic life, I would have to leave the community, the most egregious offense imaginable.2019, Abby Chava Stein, Becoming Eve, Seal Press, page 8

Origin of derech

Borrowed from Hebrew דרך.

Phrases with derech

Questions about derech

What does derech mean?
Derech means the path of propriety or righteousness, or especially of Hasidism or Judaism.
What part of speech is derech?
Derech is a noun.
How do you pronounce derech?
Derech is pronounced /ˈdɛ(.)ɹɛx/.

Words near derech in the dictionary

  1. derealized
  2. derealizes
  3. derealizing
  4. derebey
  5. derebeys
  6. derech
  7. derech eretz
  8. derecho
  9. derechoes
  10. derechos
  11. Dereck

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