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(Hebrew), pl. goyim — Non-Jew, gentile.
A Gentile or non-Jew.
in this sense `Gentile' denotes a Christian as contrasted with a Jew; `goy' is a derogatory word for Christians used by Jews
Means 'nations,' sometimes translated "gentiles.' Common usage today is as a 'non-Jew,' however, Israel itself is a goy/nation: "And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation (Strong's 01471 - 'goy)'. Exodus 19:6a
Yiddish for non-Jew.
A Nation, commonly Israel. Also a non-Jew, not derogatory
(Hebrew, "nation"; Yiddish, "Gentile"). Non-Jew. Sometimes used pejoratively, but the word itself is not negative.
Goy (Hebrew: גוי, plural goyim גוי×) is a transliterated Hebrew word which translates as "nation" or "people".
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