Sadducee

Meaning

Noun

  • A member of an ancient Jewish sect possibly formed as a political party in the 2nd century BCE and existing until around the 1st century CE.

Origin

  • Possibly, from Hebrew צדוקי, whence also Zadokites or other variants.

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