conservadox

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Pronunciations

conservadox (cuhn-SER-vuh-dahks) listen

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Definitions

  • adj. Of a manner of Jewish religious practice that is considered to be intermediate between the Conservative and Orthodox movements in liturgy, observance, etc.

Example Sentences

  • "Ben goes to a Conservative synagogue because they treat men and women equally, but he's still very strictly shomer Shabbos and benches after every meal, so I guess he's more toward the Conservadox side of Conservative."

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Languages of Origin

  • English

Etymology

  • portmanteau, English "conservative" and "orthodox"

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

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