Jewry

English

/ˈdʒuːɹi/

noun
Definitions
  • The Jewish population of the world collectively; the Jewish population of a locale.
  • (obsolete) The land of the Jews; Judea.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Jewery derived from Old French juerie affix from English Jew.

Origin

English

Jew

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