Sephardic is an adjective describing Jews descended from the communities of the Iberian Peninsula, or their language, customs, or liturgical traditions. It denotes heritage tied to Sepharad, a historic term for Spain and Portugal, and is used to distinguish Iberian-descended traditions from Ashkenazi and Mizrahi ones. The term is versatile, applying to people, music, cuisine, and religious practice associated with Sepharad-influenced culture.
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