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\ ˈjü 
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\Definition of Jew
1 : a person belonging to a continuation through descent or conversion of the ancient Jewish people
2 : one whose religion is Judaism
3a : a member of the tribe of Judah
b : israelite
4 : a member of a nation existing in Palestine from the sixth century b.c. to the first century a.d.
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Jew
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of Jew
: someone whose religion is Judaism, who is descended from Jewish people, or who participates in the culture surrounding Judaism
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Jew
noun\ ˈjü \
\Kids Definition of Jew
: a person who is a descendant of the ancient Hebrews or whose religion is Judaism
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The first known use of Jew was in the 13th century
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