Hasid

noun

Ha·​sid ˈha-səd  ˈḵä- 

variants or less commonly Chasid or Chassid

plural Hasidim also Chasidim or Chassidim ˈha-sə-dəm  ḵä-ˈsē- 

1

: a member of a Jewish sect of the second century b.c. opposed to Hellenism and devoted to the strict observance of the ritual law

2

or less commonly Hassid

ˈha-səd 

ˈḵä-

: a member of a Jewish mystical sect founded in Poland about 1750 in opposition to rationalism and ritual laxity

Hasidic adjective

or less commonly Hassidic or Chasidic or Chassidic

ha-ˈsi-dik 

hä-,

ḵä-

Examples of Hasid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, owner Rafael Hasid said there has been an outpouring of support ever since. —Greg Norman, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025

The Hasid stated his business, and to his surprise, the rabbi agreed. —Caren Schnur Neile, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2022

The rabbi was a real-deal Hasid, whose outreach and willingness to engage with the real world had brought more than a few celebrities to his door in times of dread. —Star Tribune, 5 Oct. 2020

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew ḥāsīdh pious

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 1