Marrano
معنی فارسی
يهودي که به ظاهر مسيحي شده ولي در خفا
مذهب خود را نگه ميدارد
معنی کامل و مثالها
/mǝ rä´nō/n., pl.
● (از عربی: محرم - اسپانیا در سده های شانزده و هفده) یهودی که به ظاهر مسیحی شده ولی در خفا مذهب خود را نگهمیدارد
ریشه و کاربرد
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.
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- (medieval Spain and Portugal) a disparaging term for a Jew who converted to Christianity in order to avoid persecution but continued to practice their religion secretly