Orthodox Jew

/ˌɔrθəˈdɑks dʒu/
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Definitions of Orthodox Jew
  1. noun
    Jew who practices strict observance of Mosaic law
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    types:
    Chasid, Chassid, Hasid, Hassid
    a member of a Jewish sect that observes a form of strict Orthodox Judaism
    Lubavitcher
    a member of the Lubavitch movement; a follower of Chabad Hasidism
    type of:
    Hebrew, Israelite, Jew
    a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
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