judaic
/dʤu:'deiik/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to Jews or Judaism: Pertaining to the Jewish people, their culture, their religion (Judaism), or their traditions.
- Characteristic of Jews or Judaism: Having the qualities or attributes associated with Jewish faith, culture, or history.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The museum has an extensive collection of Judaic artifacts.
- She studies Judaic law and history at the university.
- The holiday has deep Judaic roots.
Advanced Usage
- "Judaic tradition": Refers to the body of customs, beliefs, and practices passed down through Jewish history.
- The ceremony follows ancient Judaic tradition.
- "Judaic studies": An academic field dedicated to the study of Jewish history, languages, literature, and religion.
- He majored in Judaic studies.
Variants and Related Words
- Judaica (noun): Objects or literature related to Jewish culture and ceremony, often used to describe a collection.
- The library's Judaica section is very comprehensive.
- Judaical (adjective): A less common variant with the same meaning as "Judaic."
- Judaism (noun): The monotheistic religion of the Jewish people.
- Judaism is one of the world's oldest religions.
Synonyms
- Jewish: Of or relating to Jews or Judaism. (Note: "Jewish" is more common in everyday language, while "Judaic" is often used in formal, historical, or academic contexts.)
- Jewish customs / Judaic law
Antonyms
- Gentile: Of or relating to a person who is not Jewish.
- Non-Jewish: Not of the Jewish faith or heritage.
Notes on Usage
- The term Judaic is primarily used in formal, academic, or historical descriptions. In everyday conversation, the adjective Jewish is more frequently used.
- It specifically relates to the religious and cultural aspects, not necessarily to the modern political state of Israel (which is typically described as "Israeli").
Adjective
- of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
- He is Jewish
- a Jewish wedding
- of or relating to or characteristic of the Jews or their culture or religion
- the Judaic idea of justice