jewish

adjective
UK: /ˈdʒuː.ɪʃ/
US: /ˈdʒuː.ɪʃ/

  1. Relating to, associated with, or following Judaism.

    1. She goes to the Jewish school every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Jewish community center is holding a Hanukkah celebration this year. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to people who practice Judaism, or their culture and traditions.

    1. He married a Jewish woman last summer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The Jewish holiday of Passover involves a special Seder meal and traditions. [ ] [ ]
jewish noun

  1. A person whose religion is Judaism.

    1. My friend is Jewish and celebrates Hanukkah. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many Jewish people around the world observe Yom Kippur each autumn. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jewish" in English means: Relating to, associated with, or following Judaism., Relating to people who practice Judaism, or their culture and traditions..

The phonetic transcription of "jewish" is /ˈdʒuː.ɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈdʒuː.ɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "jewish": "She goes to the Jewish school every day.". More examples on the page.