Ananism

noun

An·​an·​ism

ˈanəˌnizəm,

əˈnäˌn-

plural -s

: Karaism as taught by Anan ben David

Word History

Etymology

Anan ben David, 8th century Jewish religious leader in Persia + English -ism

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined above

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