Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gentio

noun

/ˈdʒɛn.tɪ.oʊ/

Definition

A term used to refer to people who are of a certain ethnicity or cultural background, often in a historical context pertaining to indigenous peoples or local populations.

Examples

Os gentios na comunidade sempre se reuniam para festividades locais.
He made a distinction between the ‘gentio’ and those who were part of the religious community.

Meaning

In a more colloquial sense, ‘gentio’ can refer to a gentile person, someone who is not Jewish. The term may also denote individuals from certain rural areas or groups in specific contexts.