Jew
noun
ˈjü 
1
: a person belonging to a continuation through descent or conversion of the ancient Jewish people
2
: one whose religion is Judaism
3
a
: a member of the tribe of Judah
b
: israelite
4
: a member of a nation existing in Palestine from the sixth century b.c. to the first century a.d.
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French ju, jeu, from Latin Judaeus, from Greek Ioudaios, from Hebrew Yĕhūdhī, from Yĕhūdhāh Judah, Jewish kingdom
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing Jew
Kids Definition
Jew
noun
ˈjü
: a person who is a descendant of the ancient Hebrews or whose religion is Judaism
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