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assidean

As·si·de·an
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-i-dee-uh n]
    • /ˌæs ɪˈdi ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-i-dee-uh n]
    • /ˌæs ɪˈdi ən/

Definitions of assidean word

  • noun assidean a member of a sect, characterized by its religious zeal and piety, that flourished in the 2nd century b.c. during the time of the Maccabees and vigorously resisted the Hellenization of Jewish culture and religion. 1
  • noun assidean Alternative form of Hasidean. 0

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Origin of assidean

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Greek Assidaî(oi) (plural) (< Hebrew hasīdhīm pious ones; cf. Hasid) + -an

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Parts of speech for Assidean

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

assidean popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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