Haredi
/xəˈɹeɪdi/
Haredi noun: a member of a stream of Orthodox Judaism characterized by rejection of modern secular culture.
Noun
Haredi (plural Haredis or Haredi or Haredim)
- A member of a stream of Orthodox Judaism characterized by rejection of modern secular culture.
- 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
- Synonyms:
- frummer
Adjective
Haredi (comparative more Haredi, superlative most Haredi)
- Pertaining to Haredi Jews.
- Synonyms:
- frum, ultra-Orthodox
Synonyms of Haredi
Forms of Haredi
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | Haredis |
| plural | Haredi |
| plural | Haredim |
| alternative form | Charedi |
| alternative form | Chareidi |
| alternative form | Hareidi |
| Adjective | |
| comparative | more Haredi |
| superlative | most Haredi |
Origin of Haredi
From Hebrew חֲרֵדִי (ḥărēḏî).
Words formed from Haredi
- Haredi Judaism
- Haredic
- Haredization
Questions about Haredi
- What does Haredi mean?
- Haredi means a member of a stream of Orthodox Judaism characterized by rejection of modern secular culture.
- What part of speech is Haredi?
- Haredi can be a noun or an adjective.
- How do you pronounce Haredi?
- Haredi is pronounced /xəˈɹeɪdi/.
- What is the plural of Haredi?
- The plural of Haredi is Haredis.
Words near Haredi in the dictionary
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