ultra-Orthodox

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See also: ultraorthodox

English

Etymology

From ultra- +‎ Orthodox.

Adjective

ultra-Orthodox (not comparable)

  1. (of a Jew) Very strictly observant; Haredi; being either Hasidic or Litvish (Misnagdic).

Usage notes

  • This term is sometimes seen as pejorative or offensive.

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