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Orthodox Judaism

noun

Definition of ORTHODOX JUDAISM

:  Judaism that adheres to the Torah and Talmud as interpreted in an authoritative rabbinic law code and applies their principles and regulations to modern living — compare conservative judaism, reform judaism
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First Known Use of ORTHODOX JUDAISM

1904

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