Jewry
noun
A group of Jews or Jewish people who live in a certain area or belong to a certain group or organization.
The American Jewry has been very active in philanthropic activities
Often appears as...
- american jewry
- european jewry
noun
An old term referring to a district in a city or town that is inhabited predominantly by Jews.
He visited the ancient Jewry, which was now a bustling market place
Often appears as...
- ancient jewry
- market in the jewry
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A group of Jews or Jewish people who live in a certain area or belong to a certain group or organization.
The American Jewry has been very active in philanthropic activities
Often appears as...
- american jewry
- european jewry
noun
An old term referring to a district in a city or town that is inhabited predominantly by Jews.
He visited the ancient Jewry, which was now a bustling market place
Often appears as...
- ancient jewry
- market in the jewry
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Usage
Currently, 'jewry' refers to Jews collectively, especially when speaking about a community or society.
The contributions of British Jewry to science are notable.
Pro Tip 2/3Inclusive Term
'Jewry' can include Jews from different backgrounds and branches of Judaism, highlighting unity.
Global Jewry often unites for major Jewish holidays.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Connection
Using 'jewry', one acknowledges the shared culture and history among Jewish people.
Yiddish literature is a significant part of Ashkenazi Jewry.
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Usage
Currently, 'jewry' refers to Jews collectively, especially when speaking about a community or society.
The contributions of British Jewry to science are notable.
Pro Tip 2/3Inclusive Term
'Jewry' can include Jews from different backgrounds and branches of Judaism, highlighting unity.
Global Jewry often unites for major Jewish holidays.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Connection
Using 'jewry', one acknowledges the shared culture and history among Jewish people.
Yiddish literature is a significant part of Ashkenazi Jewry.
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Usage
Currently, 'jewry' refers to Jews collectively, especially when speaking about a community or society.
The contributions of British Jewry to science are notable.
Pro Tip 2/3Inclusive Term
'Jewry' can include Jews from different backgrounds and branches of Judaism, highlighting unity.
Global Jewry often unites for major Jewish holidays.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Connection
Using 'jewry', one acknowledges the shared culture and history among Jewish people.
Yiddish literature is a significant part of Ashkenazi Jewry.
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