Pronunciation: [ɹˈabɪnˌa͡ɪt] (IPA) 
The word "Rabbinite" is spelled with two "b's" because it is derived from the Hebrew word "rabban" which is pronounced with a geminate "b". The IPA phonetic transcription for "Rabbinite" is /ˈræbɪnaɪt/, with the stress on the second syllable. It refers to a follower of rabbinical Judaism and is often used to distinguish them from Karaites, who reject the authority of the Talmud and other post-biblical Jewish writings.
Rabbinite refers to a person or group that adheres to Rabbinic Judaism, a system of Jewish religious thought and practice founded on the writings and teachings of rabbis. The term "Rabbinite" is derived from the word "rabbi," which means teacher or master in Hebrew.
Rabbinic Judaism emerged in the centuries following the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 70 CE. With the demise of the Temple, the role of the Jewish priests, who performed sacrificial rituals, became obsolete. This prompted the rabbis, who were scholars and interpreters of Jewish law and tradition, to assume greater authority in guiding the Jewish community and preserving Jewish religious practices.
Rabbinites uphold the belief that the rabbis possess the authority to interpret Jewish law, known as Halakha, and to make decisions regarding religious observance. They follow the teachings of the Talmud, which is a compilation of rabbinic discussions, legal codes, and commentary on the Hebrew Bible.
Rabbinite Judaism places emphasis on religious study, prayer, ethical behavior, and communal participation. It views the rabbis as the primary teachers and guides for Jewish religious life, facilitating the continuity of Jewish traditions and customs.
In contemporary usage, the term "Rabbinite" is sometimes employed to distinguish mainstream Rabbinic Judaism from other Jewish movements or sects that may have deviated from or rejected the authority of the rabbis and their legal rulings.
One who adheres both to the teachings of the Talmud and to the traditions of the rabbins.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The term "Rabbinite" is derived from the word "rabbi" which comes from the Hebrew language. The Hebrew term for rabbi is "rabban" (רַבָּן) or "rav" (רַב), meaning "teacher" or "master". It originally referred to Jewish religious scholars and teachers who possessed knowledge and authority in interpreting and teaching Jewish laws and scripture.
The suffix "-ite" in "Rabbinite" is commonly used to form nouns that refer to people who are followers or supporters of a particular religious, political, or social doctrine. In the case of "Rabbinite", it designates individuals who adhere to the teachings and practices developed by Talmudic rabbis.
