Definition of Gentile. Meaning of Gentile. Synonyms of Gentile

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Definition of Gentile

Gentile
Gentile Gen"tile, n. [L. gentilis belonging to the same clan, stock, race, people, or nation; in opposition to Roman, a foreigner; in opposition to Jew or Christian, a heathen: cf. F. gentil. See Gentle, a.] One of a non-Jewish nation; one neither a Jew nor a Christian; a worshiper of false gods; a heathen. Note: The Hebrews included in the term g[=o]yim, or nations, all the tribes of men who had not received the true faith, and were not circumcised. The Christians translated g[=o]yim by the L. gentes, and imitated the Jews in giving the name gentiles to all nations who were neither Jews nor Christians. In civil affairs, the denomination was given to all nations who were not Romans. Syn: Pagan; heathen. See Pagan.
Gentile
Gentile Gen"tile, a. 1. Belonging to the nations at large, as distinguished from the Jews; ethnic; of pagan or heathen people. 2. (Gram.) Denoting a race or country; as, a gentile noun or adjective.

Meaning of Gentile from wikipedia

- Gentile (/ˈdʒɛntaɪl/) is a word that usually means "someone who is not a Jew". Other groups that claim Israelite heritage, notably Mormons, have historically...
- Troy Gentile (born Troy Francis Farshi; October 27, 1993) is an American actor best known for his role as Mark in Hotel for Dogs and Barry Goldberg on...
- Giovanni Gentile (Italian: [dʒoˈvanni dʒenˈtiːle]; 30 May 1875 – 15 April 1944) was an Italian philosopher, fascist politician, and pedagogue. He, alongside...
- Ancient Gr**** δῆμος (dêmos) 'people, tribe', and ὄνυμα (ónuma) 'name') or gentilic (from Latin gentilis 'of a clan, or gens') is a word that identifies a...
- Jew". Gentile may also refer to: Gentile (name), an Italian surname and given name Gentile (bishop of Agrigento) (died 1171), Italian bishop Gentile Valley...
- Claudio Gentile (Italian pronunciation: [ˈklaudjo dʒenˈtiːle]; born 27 September 1953) is an Italian football manager and former player who pla**** as...
- Gentile is an Italian surname and a uni**** given name. Gentile (bishop of Agrigento) (died 1171), Italian bishop Alessandro Gentile (born 1992), Italian...
- Felipe Rodríguez-Gentile (born 4 October 2006), sometimes referred to as Felipe or Felipinho, is a footballer currently playing as a forward for Championship...
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- Pauline theology (also Paulism or Paulanity), otherwise referred to as Gentile Christianity, is the theology and form of Christianity which developed...