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Es·sene (

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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 (

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n), Es·senic (

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k) adj.

Es·senism n.

Essene [ˈɛsiːn ɛˈsiːn]

(Non-Christian Religions / Judaism) Judaism a member of an ascetic sect that flourished in Palestine from the second century bc to the second century ad, living in strictly organized communities

Essenian [ɛˈsiːnɪən], Essenic [ɛˈsɛnɪk] adj

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Noun	1.	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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