Meaning & use
Jewry
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Jewish people considered collectively, or historically, a district of a city where Jews lived.
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Historians study the cultural contributions of medieval European Jewry.
The old quarter was once known as the city's Jewry.
A note on using this word
Now somewhat dated; in modern usage 'the Jewish people' or 'Jewish community' is generally preferred.
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