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Meaning of derech | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

/ˈdɛ(.)ɹɛx/

Definitions

The path of propriety or righteousness, or especially of Hasidism or Judaism.

Judaism, uncountable

Examples

“You see, I had gone off the derech--off the path. To complete my self-determination, to live an authentic life, I would have to leave the community, the most egregious offense imaginable.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

derech eretz derecho Dereck derecognition derecruitment deredere