English Explanatory Dictionary

crypto-Jew

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A person who, while publicly converting to another religion (such as Christianity or Islam), secretly practices Judaism.

Word forms

crypto-Jew crypto-Jews

Etymology

From crypto- + Jew.

Related words

crypto-Jewess crypto-Jewish crypto-Judaism Anusim Dönmeh converso Marrano New Christian

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