Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

goi

Noun

/ɡɔɪ/

Definition

A term used in certain cultures, often referring to a person or people.

Examples

The term ‘goi’ can sometimes be used in a negative context, depending on who is using it.
In the community, some may prefer to be identified by their own traditions rather than as ‘goi.’

Meaning

The word ‘goi’ generally refers to a non-Jewish person in Yiddish. In different contexts, it may imply an outsider or someone who does not belong to a particular group.