jewish — relating to Jews or Judaism
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to Jews or Judaism
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor invited me to a Jewish wedding, and I learned so many beautiful traditions!
- He thought eating bagels every morning made him Jewish, but culture is much deeper than breakfast choices!
- The Jewish museum displayed artifacts from thousands of years of history.
jewish
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdʒuːɪʃ/]
relating to Jews or Judaism
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from the ancient Kingdom of Judah (Hebrew Yehudah), one of the two successor states of the Kingdom of Israel. It originally referred to people inhabiting the Judah region and gradually expanded to denote adherents of Judaism and their cultural identity.
Breakdown
Judah (from Hebrew Yehudah, possibly meaning 'praised' or 'he will be praised') + -ish (English adjectival suffix meaning 'of or relating to').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor invited me to a Jewish wedding, and I learned so many beautiful traditions!”
“He thought eating bagels every morning made him Jewish, but culture is much deeper than breakfast choices!”
“The Jewish museum displayed artifacts from thousands of years of history.”
“She's learning Hebrew to better understand her Jewish heritage.”
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