gentile

/ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/

noun

  1. 1

    A non-Jewish person.

  2. 2

    (grammar) A noun derived from a proper noun which denotes something belonging to or coming from a particular city, nation, or country.

adjective

  1. 1

    Non-Jewish.

  2. 2

    Heathen, pagan.

  3. 3

    Relating to a clan, tribe, or nation; clannish, tribal, national.

  4. 4

    Of or pertaining to a gens or several gentes.

  5. 5

    (grammar) Of a part of speech such as an adjective, noun or verb: relating to a particular city, nation or country.

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