CHABAD

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Meaning:

A form of Hasidism practiced by Lithuanian and Russian Jews under communist rule; the beliefs and practices of the Lubavitch movement

Synonyms:

Chabad; Chabad Hasidism

Classified under:

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents

Hypernyms ("Chabad" is a kind of...):

Chasidism; Chassidism; Hasidism; Hassidism (beliefs and practices of a sect of Orthodox Jews)

Meaning:

A large missionary Hasidic movement known for their hospitality, technological expertise, optimism and emphasis on religious study

Synonyms:

Chabad; Chabad-Lubavitch; Lubavitch; Lubavitch movement

Classified under:

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects

Hypernyms ("Chabad" is a kind of...):

religious movement (a movement intended to bring about religious reforms)

Meronyms (members of "Chabad"):

Lubavitcher (a member of the Lubavitch movement; a follower of Chabad Hasidism)