haredi
/xəˈɹeɪdi/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.05 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A member of a stream of Orthodox Judaism characterized by rejection of modern secular culture.
adj
Pertaining to Haredi Jews.
Example Sentences
- "Throughout Israel’s history, the Haredim have been reluctant participants in mainstream society, often prioritizing the study of scripture over conventional employment and army service."
Etymology
From Hebrew חֲרֵדִי (ḥărēḏî).
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: חֲרֵדִי
Inflected Forms
Haredis (plural)
Haredim (plural)
Charedi (alternative)
Chareidi (alternative)
Hareidi (alternative)
more Haredi (comparative)
most Haredi (superlative)
Derived Forms
Haredic
Haredization