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Essene
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Es·sene  (sn, -sn)
n.
A member of an ascetic Jewish sect that existed in ancient Palestine from the second century b.c. to the second century a.d.
Es·seni·an (-sn-n), Es·senic (-snk) adj.
Es·senism n.
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Noun1.Essene - a member of an ascetic Jewish sect around the time of Jesus
Jew, Hebrew, Israelite - a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
Adj.1.Essene - said of or relating to the Essenes
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