Mitnaged

/ misˈnɑɡed; ˌmitnɑˈɡed /

noun

1. Judaism an orthodox opponent of Chassidism See Chassid

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mitnaged¹

from Hebrew, literally: opponent

Example Sentences

For example, if the son of a Hasid married the daughter of a Mitnaged, both fathers would say Kaddish after their children, considering them to be dead and buried.

From Literature

“You sound like a Mitnaged,” I told him, managing another weak smile.

From Literature