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Meaning of JUDAISM

Pronunciation:  'joodee`izum

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the monotheistic religion of the Jews; based on the Old Testament and the Talmud
  2. [n]  Jews who practice a religion based on the Old Testament and the Talmud
 
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 Synonyms: Hebraism, Jewish religion
 
 See Also: Conservative Judaism, Conservative Judaism, faith, Jewish Orthodoxy, Jewry, monotheism, Orthodox Judaism, Orthodox Judaism, Reform Judaism, Reform Judaism, religion

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ju"da*ism\, n. [L. Juda["i]smus: cf. F. juda["i]sme.]
1. The religious doctrines and rites of the Jews as enjoined
   in the laws of Moses. --J. S. Mill.
2. Conformity to the Jewish rites and ceremonies.
 
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