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Definition of rabbinism in English:

rabbinism

Pronunciation /ˈrabɪnɪz(ə)m/

noun

  • 1A characteristic or peculiarity of the language of the rabbis; a rabbinical expression. Formerly also: †rabbinical language or discourse.

  • 2The teaching or doctrines of the Talmud and the later rabbinical writings; adherence to these teachings; rabbinic argumentation.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Joseph Mede (1586–1638), Hebraist and biblical scholar. From rabbin + -ism.