gentile

Meanings

• adjective

  A person not of Jewish faith or descent

  - "The gentile population in the town was small."
  - "Despite being a gentile, he showed great respect for Jewish traditions."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80949286"

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Variants

List of all variants of gentile that leads to same result
gentile , gentiles , Gentile da Fabriano , Bellini , Gentile Bellini , Giovanni Bellini , Jacopo Bellini

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Etymology

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From Old French gentil, meaning 'noble, gentle'. The term came to be used to refer to non-Jews due to historical distinctions between Jews and non-Jews.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gentile' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including in religious, cultural, and legal contexts.

2. In medieval Europe, gentiles were often referred to as 'pagans' or 'heathens', implying a lack of knowledge or adherence to Christianity.

3. The term 'gentile' is also used in the context of wine, referring to a type of wine that is not kosher.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jew: A person belonging to the Jewish faith or of Jewish descent.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'gentile' has often been used to contrast with 'Jew' or 'Hebrew', highlighting cultural and religious differences. In music, there are several bands and songs with the name 'Gentle' or 'Gentile' that may or may not be related to the term.

How to Memorize "gentile"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person not belonging to the Jewish faith. Visualize their appearance, their clothing, and their cultural background.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'gentile' with the concept of 'non-Jewish'. Think of other words that describe non-Jews, such as 'gentile's', 'non-Jew', 'non-Hebrew', etc.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Gentiles are not Jews' to help remember the meaning of the term.

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