Jewish

/'dʤu:iʃ/
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Definition
  1. 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
  1. of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
    • He is Jewish
    • a Jewish wedding