Judaism

noun Ju·da·ism \ ˈjü-dē-ˌi-zəm , ˈjü-də- , ˈjü-(ˌ)dā- , British also ˈjü-ˌdi-zəm \

Definition of Judaism

1 : a religion developed among the ancient Hebrews and characterized by belief in one transcendent God who has revealed himself to Abraham, Moses, and the Hebrew prophets and by a religious life in accordance with Scriptures and rabbinic traditions

2 : the cultural, social, and religious beliefs and practices of the Jews

3 : conformity to Jewish rites, ceremonies, and practices

4 : the whole body of Jews : the Jewish people

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First Known Use of judaism

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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JUDAISM Defined for English Language Learners

Judaism

noun

Definition of Judaism for English Language Learners

: the religion developed among the ancient Hebrews that stresses belief in God and faithfulness to the laws of the Torah : the religion of the Jewish people