Hillelite

noun

Hil·​lel·​ite

ˈhiˌleˌlīt

plural -s

: an adherent of the liberal and humanitarian principles of interpretation of the Jewish law developed by Rabbi Hillel and opposed by the Shammaites

Word History

Etymology

Hillel †a.d. 9 Jewish teacher + English -ite

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