black hat

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Pronunciations

black hat (blak HAT) listen

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Definitions

Example Sentences

  • "Her family is Modern Orthodox, but she married a black hat."

  • "Rabbi Berman argues that many of the practical reasons black-hat Jews used to offer for not moving to Israel simply no longer apply." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • English

Etymology

  • from the tradition of Haredi Jews to wear black hats

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
      • Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements

      Regions

      • North America
      • Australia / New Zealand
      • South Africa

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      Alternative Spellings

      black-hat

Notes

  • Sometimes shortened to 'black'.

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