KARAITE


Meaning of KARAITE in English

[ 'kɛ:rəʌɪt ]

■ noun a member of a Jewish sect which rejects rabbinical interpretation in favour of a literal interpretation of the scriptures.

Origin

C18: from Heb. Qārā'īm 'those who adhere closely to the scriptures' (from qārā' 'read') + -ite 1 .

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