What is another word for misnagdim?
Pronunciation: [mɪsnˈaɡdɪm] (IPA) 
Misnagdim is a Hebrew term used to refer to opponents or adversaries of Hasidism, a Jewish movement that originated in the eighteenth century. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe misnagdim or those who oppose Hasidic teachings. One such word is maskilim, which means "enlightened ones" or those who were influenced by Enlightenment ideas and rejected mystical traditions. Another synonym is mitnaggedim, which refers specifically to opponents of Hasidism during its early years. A third synonym is rationalists, which emphasizes the focus on rationality and intellectualism in contrast to the emotional and spiritual approach of Hasidism. Other synonyms for misnagdim include anti-Hasidic, non-Hasidic, and traditionalist.
