Definition of Gentiles. Meaning of Gentiles. Synonyms of Gentiles

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Definition of Gentiles

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 Gentiles from wikipedia

- universal God, there must be some relationship between gentiles and God. Accordingly, Novak observes, gentiles as well as Israelites are enjoined in the book...
- 1924). "You Gentiles: My Reaction to Maurice Samuel's Latest Book". National Library of Israel. The American Jewish World. You Gentiles (1924) at the...
- The Summa contra Gentiles is one of the best-known treatises by Thomas Aquinas, written as four books between 1259 and 1265. Whereas the Summa Theologiæ...
- Nicola Gentile (Italian pronunciation: [niˈkɔːla dʒenˈtiːle]; June 12, 1885 – November 6, 1966), also known as Nick Gentile, was a Sicilian mafioso and...
- Jew". Gentile may also refer to: Gentile (name), an Italian surname and given name Gentile (bishop of Agrigento) (died 1171), Italian bishop Gentile Valley...
- 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...
- Olivia Gentile is an American author. Her first book, Life List, was published in 2009 and tells the true story of Phoebe Snetsinger, a housewife and...
- Giovanni Gentile (Italian: [dʒoˈvanni dʒenˈtiːle]; 30 May 1875 – 15 April 1944) was an Italian philosopher, fascist politician, and pedagogue. He, alongside...
- anti-Mormon prejudice. Non-Mormons were commonly called gentiles, and with the name the early settlers of Gentile Valley let it be known that Mormons were not welcome...
- The Gentiles (Spanish: Las gentiles) is a 2021 Spanish drama film, directed, written, produced, and scored by Santi Amodeo. It stars África de la Cruz...