n.
Pronunciation: ' jen- ˌ t ī (- ə )l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin gentilis, from Latin gent-, gens nation
Date: 14th century
1 often capitalized : a person of a non-Jewish nation or of non-Jewish faith especially : a Christian as distinguished from a Jew
2 : HEATHEN , PAGAN
3 often capitalized : a non-Mormon