Jewish

adjective

Jew·​ish ˈjü-ish How to pronounce Jewish (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Jews
also : being a Jew
Jewishly adverb
Jewishness noun

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Irish, Jewish, Mexican, Asian, Indian and more — nearly all of us share roots with immigrant ancestors who braved hardship and uncertainty to build lives here. Josh Becker, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024 An investigation from DePaul University and the Chicago Police Department is underway after two Jewish students who were visibly showing their support for Israel were attacked on the university’s Lincoln Park campus. Nbc Chicago, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024 Netanyahu on Tuesday was forced to withdraw draft legislation that would have allowed ultra-Orthodox Israelis to get government subsidies for daycare even if the father of the children does not serve in the IDF, as all other Jewish Israelis must do. Tara John, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024 The Jewish obligation to give, tzedakah, was the source of her compassion. Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Jewish 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1531, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Jewish was circa 1531

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“Jewish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jewish. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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