Karaism

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/ˈkæɹə.ɪzəm/

proper noun

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

OriginHebrew קראי →
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Meanings

proper noun

alternative Qaraism · alternative Karaitism · alternative Qaraitism

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

Origin

  1. Hebrewקראי
  2. EnglishKaraism

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

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Translations

Catalan caraisme
  • caraismeJewish movement
French karaïsme
  • karaïsmeJewish movement
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APA

Karaism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Karaism

MLA

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Chicago

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