gentile Meaning & Definition
What Does Gentile Mean?
As an adjective, gentile means Non-Jewish. It can also mean (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought:) Heathen, pagan. As a noun, it means A non-Jewish person. As a noun, it means (grammar) A noun derived from a proper noun which denotes something belonging to or coming from a particular city, nation, or country.
Gentile in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/ |
| Synonyms | pagan, infidel and goy |
| Plural | gentiles |
Gentile Definition (Adjective)
- Non-Jewish.
- (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought:) Heathen, pagan.
- Non-Mormon.
- Relating to a clan, tribe, or nation; clannish, tribal, national.
- Of or pertaining to a gens or several gentes.
- Of a part of speech such as an adjective, noun or verb: relating to a particular city, nation or country.
Gentile as a Noun
- A non-Jewish person.
- A non-Mormon person.
- A noun derived from a proper noun which denotes something belonging to or coming from a particular city, nation, or country.
Noun
- (grammar) A noun derived from a proper noun which denotes something belonging to or coming from a particular city, nation, or country.
Adjective
- Heathen, pagan.
- (grammar) Of a part of speech such as an adjective, noun or verb: relating to a particular city, nation or country.
Synonyms of Gentile
Gentile synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
gentile (not comparable)
gentile (plural gentiles)
Words That Rhyme With Gentile
Origin of Gentile
Borrowed from French gentil (“gentile”), from Latin gentīlis (“of or belonging to the same people or nation”), morphologically from gēns (“clan; tribe; people, family”) + adjective suffix -īlis (“-ile”). Doublet of gentle, genteel, jaunty, and Gentoo. See also gens, gender, genus, and generation.
Quick Answers About Gentile
Is gentile an adjective or a noun?
Gentile is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for gentile?
Close synonyms of gentile are pagan, infidel and goy. See the full list of gentile synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of gentile?
The plural of gentile is gentiles.