Judaist

[ joo-dee-ist, -dey-, -duh-, joo-dey- ]

noun

1. an adherent or supporter of Judaism.
2. (in the early Christian church) a convert from Judaism who followed or advocated Jewish rites or practices.

Other Words From

• Ju·da·is·tic [joo-dee-, is, -tik, -dey-, -d, uh, -], adjective
• Ju·da·is·ti·cal·ly adverb
• an·ti-Ju·da·ist noun adjective
• an·ti-Ju·da·is·tic adjective
• pro-Ju·da·ist noun adjective
• pro-Ju·da·is·tic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Judaist¹

First recorded in 1840–50; Juda(ism) + -ist