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gentile Definition and Meaning in English (gentile definition)

noun
Synonyms:non-Jew
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Gentile definition: A person who is not Jewish, especially one who is not a member of the Jewish faith.

Definitions of Gentile

  1. 1noun(formal)

    A person who is not Jewish, especially one who is not a member of the Jewish faith.

  2. 2adjective(formal)

    Relating to or characteristic of a person who is not Jewish.

Example Sentences

formal

“In ancient times, the term 'gentile' was used to distinguish non-Jews from the Jewish people.”

Synonyms

non-Jew

Antonyms

JewIsraelite

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Gentile definition: A person who is not Jewish, especially one who is not a member of the Jewish faith.
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'Gentile' translates to 'gentile' in English. Gentile definition: A person who is not Jewish, especially one who is not a member of the Jewish faith.
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