Marrano

Noun

A Jew in medieval Spain and Portugal who converted to Christianity but continued to practice Judaism in secret.

ریشه

From Spanish 'marrano', meaning 'swine'. Originally used as a derogatory term.

مثال

• During the Spanish Inquisition, many Marranos were persecuted for their secret religious practices.
• Marranos faced significant challenges in maintaining their Jewish identity while outwardly practicing Christianity.
• The term 'Marrano' is now considered offensive and is not commonly used.