Anusim en · NOUN
Etymology
From Hebrew אֲנוּסִים (literally “compelled ones”).
Meanings
- (Judaism) A Jew who violates Jewish law or is an apostate due to coercion, such as state persecution, often living as crypto-Jews.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anusim | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Anusims | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Dönmeh · Marrano · New Christian · converso