Jewish
/'dʤu:iʃ/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Of or relating to Jews, their culture, or their religion: Describes anything connected to the Jewish people, their traditions, or the religion of Judaism.
- Being a Jew by birth, ethnicity, or religious affiliation: Describes a person who identifies as Jewish.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- He is Jewish. (He identifies as a member of the Jewish people.)
- They attended a Jewish wedding. (They attended a wedding conducted according to Jewish tradition.)
- She studies Jewish history. (She studies the history of the Jewish people.)
Advanced Usage
- "Jewish community": Refers to a collective group of Jewish people living in a particular area or sharing a common identity.
- The Jewish community in the city is very active.
- "Jewish law": Refers to Halakha, the collective body of Jewish religious laws.
- The decision was made according to Jewish law.
Variants and Related Words
- Jew (noun): A member of the Jewish people or an adherent of Judaism.
- He is a Jew.
- Judaism (noun): The monotheistic religion of the Jewish people.
- She practices Judaism.
Synonyms
- Hebrew (historical/archaic adjective): Sometimes used to refer to ancient or historical Jewish contexts.
- He studies Hebrew scriptures.
- Israelite (historical adjective): Pertaining to the ancient tribes of Israel.
Related Phrases
- "Jewish New Year": Refers to Rosh Hashanah.
- We celebrate the Jewish New Year in the fall.
- "Jewish star": Refers to the Star of David (Magen David), a symbol of Judaism and Jewish identity.
- The necklace had a Jewish star pendant.
Adjective
- of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
- He is Jewish
- a Jewish wedding