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goy

(goi)

n. pl. goy·im (goi′ĭm) or goys Often Offensive

A person who is not Jewish.

[Yiddish, from Hebrew gôy, Jew ignorant of the Jewish religion, non-Jew; see gwy in Semitic roots.]

goy′ish adj.

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goy

(ɡɔɪ)

n, pl goyim (ˈɡɔɪɪm) or goys

(Judaism) a Jewish word for a gentile

[from Yiddish, from Hebrew goi people]

ˈgoyish, ˈgoyisch adj

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goy

(gɔɪ)

n., pl. goy•im (ˈgɔɪ ɪm)
goys.

usage: This term is usually used with disparaging intent, implying a mild contempt for the attitudes, traits, and customs of non-Jews. Although it may be used in a neutral, even positive way to refer to a Christian, it almost always connotes a degree of condescension. Usually the context, such as the use of a qualifying adjective, will show the intent of the speaker.

—n. Usually Disparaging.

(a term used to refer to a gentile or non-Jewish person.)

[1835–45; < Yiddish < Hebrew goi nation]

goy′ish, adj.

goy

A Yiddish word meaning person, used to mean someone who is not a Jew.

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goy - a Christian as contrasted with a Jew

non-Jew, gentile

Christian - a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

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