Jew

noun

ˈjü 

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.

Examples of Jew in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Bible says that each of us is created in the image of God; however, whether one is a Jew or a Christian, a Muslim or a Buddhist — or, an atheist — how can each of us be a good person? —Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2025

The current members are also all religious, with six Catholics, two Protestants and one Jew making up the court, according to Gallup. —Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 26 June 2025

The story of the Wandering Jew lurks and floats through Bloom’s thoughts: diaspora. —Benjamin Hale june 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025

By citing controversial Koranic verses and adopting Western antisemitic views, Khomeini advocated the radical view of the Jew as a transgressor and wicked, intent on dominating the world. —Dr. Robert G. Rabil, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Jew

• Jew's harp

Rhymes for Jew

• blew
• blue
• boo
• brew
• chew
• chou
• clue
• coo
• coup
• crew
• cue
• dew

Kids Definition

Jew

noun

ˈjü 

1

: one of the ancient Hebrews or a descendant of the ancient Hebrews

2

: one whose religion is Judaism

Jewish

ˈjü-ish

adjective