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Gentile Definition & Meaning

gentile
adjective
  1. belonging to or characteristic of non-Jewish peoples
noun
  1. a person who does not acknowledge your god
  2. a person who is not a member of one's own religion; used in this sense by Mormons and Hindus
  3. a Christian as contrasted with a Jew
  4. a Christian; "Christians refer to themselves as gentiles"

"Gentile" in song lyrics

See how gentile is used in real songs:

  • "Inflammable grammable feel gentile"
    L Da Head Toucha — Too Complex
  • "senator gentile"
    AOL — AOL
  • "current contact number for senator gentile"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "gentile"

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Frequently asked questions

What does gentile mean?
belonging to or characteristic of non-Jewish peoples a person who does not acknowledge your god a person who is not a member of one's own religion; used in this sense by Mormons and Hindus a Christian as contrasted with a Jew a Christian; "Christians refer to themselves as gentiles"
What part of speech is gentile?
Gentile is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does gentile have?
Gentile has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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