Judaism Definition

jo͝odē-ĭzəm, -dā-, -də-, jo͝o-dā-
noun
The Jewish religion, a monotheistic religion based on the laws and teachings of the Holy Scripture and the Talmud.
Webster's New World
The Jewish way of life; observance of Jewish morality, traditions, ceremonies, etc.
Webster's New World
Jews collectively; Jewry.
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Noun

Singular:
Judaism
Plural:
judaisms

Origin of Judaism

  • Middle English Iudaisme from Old French Judaisme from Late Latin Iūdaismus from Greek Ioudaismos from Ioudaios Jew Jew

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Judaism Sentence Examples

  • So Judaism survived once more the destruction of its central sanctuary.

  • Modern reform in Judaism is parting to some extent from this conception, but it still holds good even among the liberals.

  • Again, although some may have desired a self-contained community opposed to the heathen neighbours of Jerusalem, the story of Jonah implicitly contends against the attempt of Judaism to close its doors.

  • All the religious rites of Judaism were proscribed and the neighbouring Greek cities were requested to enforce the prohibition upon their Jewish citizens.

  • In the country-side of Judaea, Judaism - and no longer Hellenism - was propagated by force.

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Words Starting With

JJUJUD

Words Ending With

MSMISM

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With J7 Letter Words Ending With M