Sadducee
(noun) a member of an ancient Jewish sect around the time of Jesus; opposed to the Pharisees
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Sad"du*cee, n. Etym: [L. Sadducaei, p., Gr. Tsaddukim; -- so called from Tsadok, the founder of the sect.]
Definition: One of a sect among the ancient Jews, who denied the resurrection, a future state, and the existence of angels.
– Sad`du*ce"an, a.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
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