Dictionary Check: gentile

"gentile" is a valid word!

Scrabble 8 points
Words with Friends 11 points

Definition

adjective

belonging to or characteristic of non-Jewish peoples

noun

a person who does not acknowledge your god

Synonyms:
noun

a person who is not a member of one's own religion; used in this sense by Mormons and Hindus

noun

a Christian as contrasted with a Jew

Synonyms:
noun

a Christian

Example: "Christians refer to themselves as gentiles"

Advertisement