Karaite

English

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Hebrew קראי (kara'í) + -ite.

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkæɹ.ə.aɪt/

Noun

Karaite (plural Karaites)

  1. An adherent of Karaism.
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Etymology 2

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Noun

Karaite (plural Karaites)

  1. (historical) A member of a particular Turco-Mongol tribal confederation (khanate) in the Altai-Sayan region during the 12th century.
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