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Karaite

/ˈkæɹ.ə.aɪt/

Karaite noun: an adherent of Karaism.

Noun (1)

Karaite (plural Karaites)

  1. An adherent of Karaism.

Noun (2)

Karaite (plural Karaites)

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

Karaite meaning in Arabic

Karaite in Arabic

adherent of Karaism
الثامن و قوامه

Forms of Karaite

pluralKaraites
alternative formKarait

Origin of Karaite

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

Questions about Karaite

What does Karaite mean?
Karaite means an adherent of Karaism.
What is Karaite in Arabic?
Karaite in Arabic is الثامن و قوامه. See Karaite meaning in Arabic.
What part of speech is Karaite?
Karaite is a noun.
How do you pronounce Karaite?
Karaite is pronounced /ˈkæɹ.ə.aɪt/.
What is the plural of Karaite?
The plural of Karaite is Karaites.

Words near Karaite in the dictionary

  1. karailas
  2. Karaim
  3. Karaims
  4. Karaism
  5. karait
  6. Karaite
  7. Karaites
  8. Karaitic
  9. Karaitica
  10. Karaitism
  11. karaits

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