Hasid

American  

[hah-sid, khaw-sid, khah-seed] / ˈhɑ sɪd, ˈxɔ sɪd, xɑˈsid /

noun

Judaism.

plural

Hasidim

1. a member of a sect founded in Poland in the 18th century by Baal Shem-Tov and characterized by its emphasis on mysticism, prayer, ritual strictness, religious zeal, and joy.

2. an Assidean.

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Other Word Forms

• Hasidic adjective

Etymology

Origin of Hasid

From the Hebrew word ḥāsīd “pious (person)”

Example Sentences

"In these circumstances, because of the nature of this attack, in many cases the job cannot be perfect," Hasid said.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2023

Mr. Hasid, known as Rafi, is also an owner of 1803 NYC in TriBeCa, as well as two takeout spots, Homemade by Miriam.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2022

But by the time F. Vizel, a Satmar Hasid, learned that the public library existed at the age of 20, she’d already made a far more critical discovery.

From Slate • Aug. 21, 2012

At a movie screening after-party, one former Hasid who still dresses the part expressed concern with what kind of Hasidim the guys in the film were.

From Salon • May 27, 2010

As a matter of fact, the few times I had ever talked with a Hasid, he had spoken only Yiddish.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok