Sadducee

['sædjusi:]

Definition

(noun.) a member of an ancient Jewish sect around the time of Jesus; opposed to the Pharisees.

Editor: Terence--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) One of a sect among the ancient Jews, who denied the resurrection, a future state, and the existence of angels.

Checker: Shelia

Definition

n. one of a Jewish sceptical school or party of aristocratic traditionists in New Testament times.—adj. Saddūcē′an of or relating to the Sadducees.—ns. Saddūcee′ism Sadd′ūcism scepticism.

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