1. people who are not Jewish
Usage: religious context; plural form of gentile

Examples

• The early Christian church welcomed both Jews and gentiles.
• Paul’s mission was to spread Christianity among the gentiles.
• In ancient times, there were strict rules about interactions between Jews and gentiles.
• The synagogue held special services to educate gentiles about Jewish customs.
• Many gentiles converted to Judaism throughout history.
• The rabbi explained the differences between Jewish and gentile dietary laws.