Jewish
pronunciation
How to pronounce Jewish in British English:
UK [ˈdʒuːɪʃ]
How to pronounce Jewish in American English:
US [ˈdʒuːɪʃ]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
Word Origin
- Jewish (adj.)
- 1540s, from Jew + -ish. Old English had Iudeisc; early Middle English used Judewish, Judeish (late 12c.). Figurative use in reference to extortionate money-lending attested by c. 1600.
Example
- 1. Was it emigration to a jewish state in palestine ?
- 2. The movement has become a powerful force in jewish life .
- 3. Christian and jewish arbitration is well-organised .
- 4. Who are these belligerent leftist jewish professors ?
- 5. In biblical times two jewish temples stood here .