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Jew

noun \ ˈjü \

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
3 a : 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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Origin and Etymology of jew

Middle English, from Anglo-French ju, jeu, from Latin Judaeus, from Greek Ioudaios, from Hebrew Yĕhūdhī, from Yĕhūdhāh Judah, Jewish kingdom

Other Jewish Religion Terms

Talmud, Zion, challah, dybbuk, kosher, tabernacle, tetragrammaton, yarmulke

JEW Defined for English Language Learners

Jew

noun

Definition of Jew for English Language Learners

  • : someone whose religion is Judaism, who is descended from Jewish people, or who participates in the culture surrounding Judaism

JEW Defined for Kids

Jew

noun \ ˈjü \

Definition of Jew for Students

: a person who is a descendant of the ancient Hebrews or whose religion is Judaism

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