Jewish

adjective

Jew·​ish ˈjü-ish How to pronounce Jewish (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Jews
also : being a Jew
Jewishly adverb
Jewishness noun

Examples of Jewish in a Sentence

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Faith and gratitude guided Holocaust survivor’s life For Bienstock’s longtime service and contributions to the Jewish community, Temple Israel recognized him with its prestigious Shofar Award. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025 The name is a reference to a Jewish settlement that existed in the area until Israel withdrew its soldiers and civilians from Gaza two decades ago. Samuel Granados, New York Times, 15 May 2025 But outside this small group of students, Jewish students can feel relatively safe on the campus. Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025 The next several years would mark one of the darkest times in human history, both for Lowell and millions of other Jewish people around the world. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Jewish

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1531, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Jewish was circa 1531

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“Jewish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jewish. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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