gentil

Definitions of gentil
  1. noun
    a Christian as contrasted with a Jew
    synonyms: pagano
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    type of:
    cristiano
    a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
  2. noun
    a person who is not a member of one's own religion; used in this sense by Mormons and Hindus
    synonyms: pagano
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    type of:
    alma, humano, individuo, mortal, persona, ser humano
    a human being
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