Word
jews
Phoneticsjews
/ˈdʒuz/
Definition
n. people who belong to the Jewish religion or ethnic group.
n. plural form of Jew; refers to individuals belonging to the Jewish ethnoreligious group or practicing Judaism.
Examples
“Many Jews celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah in the winter.”
“The local community center offers programs for Jews and people of all other backgrounds to learn about history.”
“Throughout history, Jews have maintained a distinct cultural identity while contributing significantly to the legal, scientific, and artistic developments of the various nations in which they settled.”
Examples
simple
“Many Jews celebrate the holiday of Hanukkah in the winter.”
contextual
“The local community center offers programs for Jews and people of all other backgrounds to learn about history.”
complex
“Throughout history, Jews have maintained a distinct cultural identity while contributing significantly to the legal, scientific, and artistic developments of the various nations in which they settled.”
Usage
Always capitalized as it refers to a specific ethnic and religious group.
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