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CHABAD
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
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)
Sense 2
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)
