I. ˈjen-ˌtī(-ə)l 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
II. adjective
Date: 15th century
1. often capitalized
a. : of or relating to the nations at large as distinguished from the Jews ; also : of or relating to Christians as distinguished from the Jews
b. : of or relating to non-Mormons
2. : heathen , pagan
3.
[Latin gentilis ]
: relating to a tribe or clan