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Qaraism

Qaraism is the alternative form of Karaism.

Meaning of Karaism

Proper noun

Karaism

  1. A Jewish movement that recognises only the Tanakh as a supreme legal authority, distinct from Rabbinic Judaism.

Questions about Qaraism

What is Qaraism the alternative form of?
Qaraism is the alternative form of Karaism.

Words near Qaraism in the dictionary

  1. Qaqqaq
  2. QAR
  3. Qara Khitai
  4. Qara Khitais
  5. Qarai
  6. Qaraism
  7. Qaraite
  8. Qaraites
  9. Qaraitism
  10. QARANC
  11. Qaraqalpaq

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