Jewish
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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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The British Museum has postponed a Jewish Culture Month event on ancient Israel and Judah over fears of planned protests.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
According to the Bible, the Jewish people wandered through the desert for 40 years on their way to the promised land.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Manilow grew up poor in Brooklyn, the only son of a Jewish mother and an Irish father who split up right after he was born.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
The group includes members and supporters who are Jewish.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
We were open on the Sabbath, and on most Jewish holidays.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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