Shammaite

noun
Sham·​ma·​ite | \ ˈshaməˌīt\
plural -s

Definition of Shammaite

: an adherent of the rigorous and often literal interpretation of the Jewish law taught by Shammai as opposed to the more liberal interpretation of the contemporary Hillelites

History and Etymology for Shammaite

Shammai, 1st century b.c. Jewish teacher + English -ite

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