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.

Examples of Jew in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pope and, in Congress, a Jew, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, have decried our leaders’ lack of humanity. —Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025

The Jew is an enduring testimony of God's existence, His Kingdom, and His Divine Will. —Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025

Nazi Germany used its advanced culture to disseminate and mainstream Jew hatred culminating in mass murder. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025

Furman, who was appointed by President Barack Obama in 2012, is an observant Jew. —Ben Sales, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025

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

• Jew's harp

Rhymes for Jew

• blew
• blue
• boo
• brew
• chew
• chou
• clue
• coo
• coup
• crew
• cue
• dew

Kids Definition

Jew

noun

ˈjü 

1

: one of the ancient Hebrews or a descendant of the ancient Hebrews

2

: one whose religion is Judaism

Jewish

ˈjü-ish

adjective