LAB: Sefardi, meaning Spanish, generally only refers to Iberian/North African Jews and their descendants (including those who left Spain after the Expulsion). Many Persian, Syrian, Yemenite, Bucharian, Romaniot, and more are very insulted when they are categorically stereotyped as Sefardim. They have their own Minhagim on many things and, while they are closer to each other than they are to Ashkenazim, deserve to be recognized as such.
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