gentile
noun
- any person not a Jew; often, specif., a Christian
- Historical among Christians, a heathen or pagan
- ☆ among Mormons, any person not a Mormon
adjective
- not Jewish
- heathen; pagan
- ☆ not Mormon
- of a clan, tribe, or nation
- Gram. designating a nationality or country: “French” is a gentile adjective
See gentile in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(jĕnˈtīlˌ)
noun often
Gentile- A person who is not Jewish.
- Archaic A pagan or heathen.
- Mormon Church A non-Mormon.
adjective- often Gentile Of or relating to a Gentile.
- Of or relating to a gens, tribe, or people.
- Grammar Expressing national or local origins.
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