Jew
UK: dʒuː | US: dʒuː
n. a member of the Jewish people or faith
n. (offensive, slang) used as a derogatory term (context-dependent)
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The word "Jew" originates from the Middle English Iewe, derived from Old French giu, which in turn comes from Latin Iudaeus (meaning "Judean" or "of Judah"). This traces back to Greek Ioudaios and Hebrew Yehudi (יְהוּדִי), referring to the tribe of Judah or the inhabitants of the Kingdom of Judah. Over time, it evolved to denote followers of Judaism. The term is linguistically compact and not divisible into smaller meaningful morphemes in modern English.
She is a proud Jew who observes Jewish traditions.
The museum exhibit highlights the history of the Jew in medieval Europe.
(Offensive use, discouraged) The slur was condemned by community leaders.
Many Jews emigrated to America during the 20th century.
The term "Jew" is central to discussions of identity and heritage.