non-Jewish
|non/Jew/ish|
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/nɑn ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
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/nɒn ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
not Jewish
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-Jewish' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'Jewish' referring to the Jewish faith or ethnicity.
Historical Evolution
'non-Jewish' was formed by combining 'non-' with 'Jewish' to describe someone or something not belonging to the Jewish faith or ethnicity.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not Jewish,' and this meaning has remained consistent over time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not of the Jewish faith or ethnicity.
The non-Jewish community celebrated the festival with their Jewish friends.
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Last updated: 2025/03/14 23:50