A person who practices Judaism or is descended from the Jewish people, an ancient ethnic and religious group with a rich history spanning thousands of years.
From Old English 'Iudeas,' derived from Late Latin 'Iudaeus,' which came from Greek 'Ioudaios,' ultimately from Hebrew 'Yehudi' meaning 'from Judah,' the ancient kingdom.
The word 'Jew' has been used for over 2,000 years and connects to the Kingdom of Judah in ancient Israel—literally meaning 'person from Judah.' This single word carries the identity of people across dozens of countries and cultures, making it one of history's most enduring ethnic and religious identifiers.
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