First Known Use: 13th century
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Jew
noun \ˈjü\
: someone whose religion is Judaism, who is descended from Jewish people, or who participates in the culture surrounding Judaism
Full Definition of JEW
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a : a member of the tribe of Judah b : israelite
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: a person belonging to a continuation through descent or conversion of the ancient Jewish people
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: one whose religion is Judaism
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Origin of JEW
Middle English, from Anglo-French ju, jeu, from Latin Judaeus, from Greek Ioudaios, from Hebrew Yĕhūdhī, from Yĕhūdhāh Judah, Jewish kingdom
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JEW Defined for Kids
Jew
noun \ˈjü\
Definition of JEW for Kids
: a person who is a descendant of the ancient Hebrews or whose religion is Judaism
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