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jewry

 

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Noun jewry has 1 sense
  1. Jewry - Jews collectively
    --1 is a kind of
    social group
    --1 has parts: Judaism, Hebraism, Jewish religion
    --1 has members: Jew, Hebrew, Israelite

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Jewry


Definition:

Jewry refers to the Jewish people collectively, their customs, traditions, or the global community of Jews.

Senses:

  1. Collective noun: The Jewish people as a whole.
  2. Customs and traditions: The cultural practices, beliefs, and ceremonies specific to the Jewish people.
  3. Global community: The worldwide Jewish population and its diaspora.

Examples:

Sense 1: Collective noun

The history of Jewry is rich and spans thousands of years.

Sense 2: Customs and traditions

Passover is an important holiday in Jewry, celebrating the Israelites' liberation from slavery.

Sense 3: Global community

With the rise of anti-Semitism, many members of Jewry face challenges and discrimination around the world.

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