: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Jews
also
: being a Jew
Jewishly
adverb
Jewishness
noun
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He's often made national headlines in recent years for his slew of degrading statements about women, Jewish people and the LGBTQ community.
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Lucille Sherman, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
In December, Routh posted to the platform questioning the historical claim of Jewish people to Israel.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2024
The hotel, located on Prospect Avenue down from the Levi Hospital, catered to Jewish visitors.
—Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 16 Sep. 2024
Roughly 40 states have enacted laws, executive orders or resolutions meant to discourage the boycott, divestment and sanctions – or BDS – movement, according to the Jewish Virtual Library.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2024
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Lucille Sherman, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
In December, Routh posted to the platform questioning the historical claim of Jewish people to Israel.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2024
The hotel, located on Prospect Avenue down from the Levi Hospital, catered to Jewish visitors.
—Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 16 Sep. 2024
Roughly 40 states have enacted laws, executive orders or resolutions meant to discourage the boycott, divestment and sanctions – or BDS – movement, according to the Jewish Virtual Library.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for Jewish
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“Jewish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jewish. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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