Anthropological Classifications

noun a person who is not Jewish

adjective of or relating to non-Jewish people

• The gentile family moved into the neighborhood last week.
• I heard the new neighbors are gentile people.
• Those gentile folks are always throwing great parties.
• His gentile demeanor made him well-liked among his colleagues.

noun a person of mixed white and black ancestry, especially a person with one white and one black parent

adjective relating to a person of mixed white and black ancestry

• The historical term 'mulatto' refers to a person of mixed white and black ancestry.
• My friend is proud of her mulatto heritage.
• Some people use the term 'mulatto' casually without understanding its historical significance.
• The painting showcased a beautiful blend of colors, much like a mulatto person's mixed ancestry.