jewess

/'dʤu:is/
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Definition

Noun: * A woman who is a Jew; a Jewish woman. This term is now considered dated and often offensive. The preferred modern term is "Jewish woman."

Usage
  • This word functions solely as a noun to specify a female person of the Jewish faith or ethnicity.
  • Important Note on Usage: While historically neutral, the term "Jewess" is now largely archaic and can be perceived as derogatory or othering. It is recommended to use "Jewish woman" instead in all contexts.
Examples
  • Historical/Literary Context:
  • Modern Preferred Usage:
Advanced Usage
  • The suffix "-ess" is often used in English to denote a female counterpart (e.g., actress, waitress). However, many such terms have fallen out of favor in modern usage in favor of gender-neutral or unmarked forms (e.g., actor, server). "Jewess" follows this pattern of being replaced by the unmarked "Jewish woman."
Variants and Related Words
  • Jew (noun): A person belonging to the Jewish people, either by religion or ethnicity. This is the standard, unmarked term.
  • Jewish (adjective): Of or relating to Jews, their culture, or their religion. (e.g., , ).
Synonyms
  • Jewish woman
  • Israelite (archaic/biblical context)
Antonyms
  • Gentile (a person who is not Jewish)
Noun
  1. a woman who is a Jew

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