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Meaning of gentile

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gentile

Pronunciation:/ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A non-Jewish person.

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

adjective

Definitions

  1. Non-Jewish.

  2. Heathen, pagan.

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

  4. Of or pertaining to a gens or several gentes.