judaism — The monotheistic religion of the Jewish people, based on the Torah and Talmud
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The monotheistic religion of the Jewish people, based on the Torah and Talmud
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒuːdeɪˌɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- Sarah decided to learn more about Judaism after visiting a synagogue during her trip to Israel.
- The professor explained how Judaism influenced both Christianity and Islam throughout history.
- My Jewish grandmother always said that in Judaism, asking questions is more important than having all the answers.
judaism
NOUN[/ˈdʒuːdeɪˌɪzəm/]
The monotheistic religion of the Jewish people, based on the Torah and Talmud
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Judaism derives from Greek Ioudaismos, which denoted the religion and customs of the Jewish people. The term passed through Latin before entering English, becoming a standard theological and academic term for the monotheistic faith centered on the Torah and Jewish tradition.
Breakdown
Judah (the biblical kingdom and Jewish people) + -ism (a system of belief, doctrine, or practice), with the Greek suffix -ismos attached to Ioudaios (Jewish) to form a noun designating the religion itself.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Sarah decided to learn more about Judaism after visiting a synagogue during her trip to Israel.”
“The professor explained how Judaism influenced both Christianity and Islam throughout history.”
“My Jewish grandmother always said that in Judaism, asking questions is more important than having all the answers.”
“When Tom converted to Judaism, his mother joked that now she had to learn to make matzo ball soup.”
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