Jewish
Americanadjective
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of, relating to, or characteristic of the Jews or Judaism.
Jewish customs.
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Informal. Yiddish.
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Etymology
Origin of Jewish
1540–50; Jew + -ish 1; compare Old English iudēisc < Late Latin iudē ( us ) Jew + Old English -isc -ish 1
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Getzy Markowitz, a rabbi who works in the area, said the shooting took place in a community with multiple Jewish institutions, including educational centers and a food bank.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
Some years back, they had discovered that Willie’s own father was a Jewish immigrant from France who settled in Alexandria and fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
His mother worked a variety of jobs, including at the local Jewish community center.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Because Cunin is the director of the Chabad Jewish Community Center, he usually hosts religious gatherings at his home, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Their daughter was supposed to have a husband who could buy her a summer house at the Jersey Shore and send her children to Jewish schools.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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