Karaite
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English
Etymology 1
Borrowed from Hebrew קראי (kara'í) + -ite.
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Pronunciation
Noun
Karaite (plural Karaites)
- An adherent of Karaism.
Translations
adherent of Karaism
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Etymology 2
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Noun
Karaite (plural Karaites)
- (historical) A member of a particular Turco-Mongol tribal confederation (khanate) in the Altai-Sayan region during the 12th century.
