gentile

/ˈdʒɛntaɪl, ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪl, ˈdʒɛntɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A non-Jew, especially a Christian.

“The gentile community came together to celebrate the holiday.”

2. adjective

Not Jewish; not of the Jewish faith.

“The gentile traditions were incorporated into the town’s customs.”

3. noun

A person who is not a member of a particular group or community, especially a group with its own culture or customs.

“The gentile culture was influenced by the neighboring tribes.”

Synonyms

  • Christian
  • non-Jew
  • non-Jewish

Antonyms

  • Jewish