non-Jewish

adjective

non-Jew·​ish ˌnän-ˈjü-ish 

: not Jewish : not being, relating to, or characteristic of the Jews

Since only about 10,000 Jews live in the city, the restaurant must attract non-Jewish patrons to survive.

—Julia M. Klein

non-Jew

ˌnän-ˈjü 

noun

plural non-Jews

Of the seven or eight people present, we were the only non-Jews.

—Clifford Thompson

Examples of non-Jewish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The list does not include translations used by Catholics or sacred texts from non-Jewish and non-Christian faiths. —Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026

In 1992, Zubin Mehta, the non-Jewish longtime music director of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, won a special prize for his contributions to the state. —Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026

The talk was also enjoyed by non-Jewish residents of Eskaton such as Bert Donlon. —Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026

Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities. —Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for non-Jewish

• bluish
• jewish