noun
1. a town in Belarus that was the center of the Chabad movement for a brief period during the 19th century
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑town
• Part Holonyms: ↑Belarus, ↑Republic of Belarus, ↑Byelarus, ↑Byelorussia, ↑Belorussia, ↑White Russia
2. a large missionary Hasidic movement known for their hospitality, technological expertise, optimism and emphasis on religious study
• Syn: ↑Lubavitch movement, ↑Chabad-Lubavitch, ↑Chabad
• Hypernyms: ↑religious movement
• Member Meronyms: ↑Lubavitcher
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Lubavitch /lubˈə-vich/
plural noun
A sect of Hasidic orthodox Jews
ORIGIN: Lubavitch, a village in Belarus, where it was founded
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Lubˈavitcher adjective
Useful english dictionary. 2012.