Yiddishism

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noun (1)

Yid·​dish·​ism ˈyi-di-ˌshi-zəm 

1

: a usage, word, phrase, or idiom peculiar to Yiddish

2

: a movement characterized by advocacy of the Yiddish language and culture

Yiddishist

ˈyi-di-shist 

noun or adjective

Yiddishist

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noun (2)

Yid·​dish·​ist -shə̇st 

plural -s

: an adherent of Yiddishism

Yiddishist

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adjective

"

: of, relating to, or advocating yiddishism

Yiddishist schools

a Yiddishist movement

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Yiddish entry 1 + -ist

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for Yiddishism

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