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Topic: Beliefs

haint

IPA: /heɪnt/

KK: /hɛnt/

noun

Definition: A term used mainly in the Southern United States to refer to a ghost or spirit, often associated with haunting.

Example: The old house was said to be haunted by a haint that scared away anyone who tried to enter.

haji

IPA: /ˈhɑːdʒi/

KK: /hɑːˈdʒi/

noun

Definition: A person who has completed a pilgrimage to Mecca, which is an important religious journey in Islam.

Example: After completing the pilgrimage, he was honored as a haji by his community.

hajj

IPA: /hædʒ/

KK: /hɑdʒ/

noun

Definition: A religious journey to Mecca that Muslims are required to make at least once in their lifetime if they are able to do so; it is one of the five main practices of Islam.

Example: Every year, millions of Muslims travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj.

halacha

IPA: /həˈlɑːxə/

KK: /hɑˈlɑːxə/

noun

Definition: A system of Jewish law that includes rules and guidelines for religious and daily life, based on the Talmud and other texts.

Example: The community follows Halacha to guide their religious practices and ethical decisions.

halachic

IPA: /həˈlɑːxɪk/

KK: /həˈlɑːxɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to Jewish law and its interpretations.

Example: The rabbi provided a halachic perspective on the issue.

halakah

IPA: /hɑˈlɑːkə/

KK: /hɑˈlɑːkə/

noun

Definition: A set of Jewish religious laws and guidelines derived from the Torah and rabbinic teachings.

Example: The community follows the halakah to guide their daily lives and religious practices.

halakha

IPA: /həˈlɑːkə/

KK: /hɑˈlɑːkə/

noun

Definition: A set of Jewish religious laws and guidelines derived from the Torah and rabbinic teachings, governing various aspects of daily life and religious practice.

Example: The community follows halakha to ensure their practices align with Jewish law.

halakhic

IPA: /həˈlɑːkɪk/

KK: /həˈlɑːkɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the Jewish law and its interpretations.

Example: The rabbi provided a halakhic perspective on the issue.

halfness

IPA: /ˈhæf.nəs/

KK: /hæf.nəs/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of being only a part of something, not complete.

Example: The halfness of the project made it difficult to evaluate its success.

hallel

IPA: /hɑːˈlɛl/

KK: /hɑːˈlɛl/

noun

Definition: A collection of specific Psalms that are recited or sung during Jewish celebrations, particularly during Passover.

Example: During Passover, we recite the hallel to celebrate our freedom.

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