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The definition of gentile is a term used by someone of a particular faith to describe someone not of that faith, most often used to describe people who are not Jewish or who are not Mormon.

(adjective)

The non-Jewish friend of a rabbi is an example of someone who might be described as the rabbi's gentile friend.
The non-Mormon friend of a person who is a member of a Mormon church is an example of someone who would be described as gentile.

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See gentile in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

Origin: < 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

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

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.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English gentil

Origin: , from Late Latin gentīlis, pagan

Origin: , from Latin, of the same clan; see gentle

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