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jewry


Meanings
  • Noun

    The historical term for the Jewish community or its property.

    - "The jewry in Prague is famous for its historic synagogues."
    - "The sale of jewry during the Middle Ages was strictly regulated."

Variants
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Jewries , Jewry
Etymology
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From Middle English Jowry, from Old French Juiverie, from Latin Judaica, from Greek Ioudaike, from Ioudaios, from Ioudas, Judas.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'jewry' dates back to the Middle Ages and was used to refer to the Jewish community and their property.

  2. Jewry has been a subject of fascination and discrimination throughout history, with many anti-Semitic movements targeting Jewish communities and their property.


Related Concepts
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  1. Judaism: The monotheistic religion based on the teachings of the Jewish Torah.

  2. Jew: An individual who practices Judaism or is of Jewish descent.


Culture
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Jewry has significant cultural, historical, and symbolic significance in Jewish communities and beyond. It refers to the collective body of the Jewish people and their traditions, customs, and institutions. Jewry has been a subject of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression throughout history.

How to Memorize "jewry"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a community of Jewish people and their traditions, synagogues, and institutions.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term with the Jewish community, traditions, and history.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Jews and their history, Institutions, Traditions' to remember the meaning of 'jewry'.


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