noun

1. any person not a Jew; often, specif., a Christian
2. Historical among Christians, a heathen or pagan
3. ☆ among Mormons, any person not a Mormon

Etymology: < Fr & L; Fr gentil < L gentilis, of the same gens, clan, or race, also, foreigner (in opposition to Roman), in LL(Ec), pagan, heathen (in opposition to Jew and Christian): see gentle

adjective

1. not Jewish
2. heathen; pagan
3. ☆ not Mormon
4. of a clan, tribe, or nation
5. Gram. designating a nationality or country “French” is a gentile adjective