Word: Jewish

Pronunciation

/dʒuːɪʃ/

Definitions

• Adjective: Relating to the Jewish people, their religion (Judaism), or their cultural heritage. For example: “She comes from a Jewish family and observes the Sabbath every week.”
• Noun: A person who belongs to the Jewish people by birth or conversion, or who identifies with the Jewish faith or culture. For example: “The Jewish community in the city organized a charity event.”

Phrases

• “Jewish faith”: Refers to Judaism, which is one of the oldest monotheistic religions.
• “Jewish culture”: Encompasses the traditions, customs, and practices developed by Jewish people throughout history.
• “Jewish law” (also known as Halakha): The collective body of Jewish religious laws derived from the written and oral Torah.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “Kosher food is prepared according to Jewish dietary laws.”
• Noun: “Many famous scientists throughout history have been Jewish.”

Synonyms

• Judaic (adj.)
• Hebrew (adj., also used as a noun referring to the ancient language or people)
• Israelite (adj., historical reference to the descendants of Jacob/Israel)

Note that while these words can be used in some contexts, they do not fully capture all the connotations and nuances of “Jewish.” For example, “Israelite” typically refers specifically to the biblical tribes of Israel, while “Hebrew” can denote the ancient language or people but might not cover contemporary Jewish identities.