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Gentile: meaning, definitions and examples

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gentile

 

[ dส’ษ›nหˆtaษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religion context

A Gentile is a term used in Judaism to refer to a person who is not Jewish. In this context, it signifies those who belong to nations other than Israel and are not part of the Jewish faith or people. The term can also reflect the relationship Jews have with non-Jews, sometimes carrying cultural or historical implications. Additionally, in a broader sense, it is sometimes employed to describe non-religious individuals in a general context.

Synonyms

gentil, heathen, non-Jew

Examples of usage

  • In ancient times, many Gentiles were curious about Jewish traditions.
  • The church welcomed both Jews and Gentiles into its community.
  • She often discussed her interest in Gentile cultures.
  • Many Gentiles participated in the festival.

Translations

Translations of the word "gentile" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gentil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฏเคพเคฒเฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช freundlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ramah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฑั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uprzejmy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆชๅˆ‡ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gentil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gentil

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nazik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นœ์ ˆํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุทูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ laskavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lรกskavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบฒๅˆ‡็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prijazen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vinaldur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา›ัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒฎแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™zakษ™tli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amable

Etymology

The term 'Gentile' originates from the Latin word 'gentilis,' which means 'of or belonging to a clan or tribe.' In ancient Rome, it was used to denote members of a particular group or nation. The term was later adopted into the Christian context to refer to those who were not part of the Jewish community, thus marking a significant division in religious and cultural identity. In the Hebrew Bible, the equivalent word is 'Goy,' which also means nation and is used to describe non-Israelite peoples. Over the centuries, the term 'Gentile' has evolved, reflecting the changing perceptions and relationships between Jewish and non-Jewish communities.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,122, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.