haggadist

[ huh-gah-dist ]

noun

1. one of the writers of the Aggadah.
2. a person who is versed in the Aggadah.

haggadist

/ həˈɡɑːdɪst; ˌhæɡəˈdɪstɪk /

noun

1. a writer of Aggadoth
2. an expert in or a student of haggadic literature

Derived Forms

• haggadistic, adjective

Other Words From

• hag·ga·dist·ic [hag-, uh, -, dis, -tik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of haggadist¹

First recorded in 1855–60; Haggad(ah) + -ist

Example Sentences

The Haggadist comforted the disappointed teacher with a parable.

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