Gentile
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnˌtaɪl/
Gentile (noun)
- A person who is not Jewish.
- A person who is not a member of the Mormon Church.
Examples
- The gentile attended the Jewish festival with interest.
- She explained the traditions to the gentile.
Common collocations: gentile community, gentile perspective, gentile friend, gentile visitor, gentile culture
Gentile (adjective)
- Describing someone or something that is not Jewish.
Examples
- They celebrated a gentile holiday together.
- He was raised in a gentile household.