Definition of Gentile. Meaning of Gentile. Synonyms of Gentile

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Definition of Gentile

Gentile
Gentile Gen"tile, n. [L. gentilis belonging to the same clan, stock, race, people, or nation; in opposition to Roman, a foreigner; in opposition to Jew or Christian, a heathen: cf. F. gentil. See Gentle, a.] One of a non-Jewish nation; one neither a Jew nor a Christian; a worshiper of false gods; a heathen. Note: The Hebrews included in the term g[=o]yim, or nations, all the tribes of men who had not received the true faith, and were not circumcised. The Christians translated g[=o]yim by the L. gentes, and imitated the Jews in giving the name gentiles to all nations who were neither Jews nor Christians. In civil affairs, the denomination was given to all nations who were not Romans. Syn: Pagan; heathen. See Pagan.
Gentile
Gentile Gen"tile, a. 1. Belonging to the nations at large, as distinguished from the Jews; ethnic; of pagan or heathen people. 2. (Gram.) Denoting a race or country; as, a gentile noun or adjective.

Meaning of Gentile from wikipedia

- Gentile (/ˈdʒɛntaɪl/) is a word that today usually means someone who is not Jewish. Other groups that claim Israelite heritage, notably Mormons, have...
- Troy Gentile (born Troy Francis Farshi; October 27, 1993) is an American actor best known for his roles as Mark in Hotel for Dogs (2009) and Barry Goldberg...
- Giovanni Gentile (Italian: [dʒoˈvanni dʒenˈtiːle]; 30 May 1875 – 15 April 1944) was an Italian philosopher, fascist politician, and pedagogue. He, alongside...
- Claudio Gentile (Italian pronunciation: [ˈklaudjo dʒenˈtiːle]; born 27 September 1953) is an Italian football manager and former player who pla**** as...
- Righteous gentile may refer to: Noachide, a gentile who follows the Seven Laws of Noah Ger toshav, ("resident alien") gentile (non-Jew) living in the...
- Ancient Gr**** δῆμος (dêmos) 'people, tribe' and ὄνυμα (ónuma) 'name') or gentilic (from Latin gentilis 'of a clan, or gens') is a word that identifies a...
- Jew". Gentile may also refer to: Gentile (name), an Italian surname and given name Gentile (bishop of Agrigento) (died 1171), Italian bishop Gentile Valley...
- Nicola Gentile (Italian pronunciation: [niˈkɔːla dʒenˈtiːle]; June 12, 1885 – November 6, 1966), also known as Nick Gentile, was a Sicilian mafioso and...
- Ferdinando Gentile, commonly known as Nando Gentile (born 1 January 1967), is an Italian former professional basketball player and coach. Playing as a...
- Federico Gentile (14 April 1904 – 21 May 1996) was an Italian publisher. Gentile is best remembered for founding the publishing company Le Lettere, that...