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GENTILITIOUS

\d͡ʒˌɛntɪlˈɪʃəs], \d‍ʒˌɛntɪlˈɪʃəs], \dʒ_ˌɛ_n_t_ɪ_l_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_s]\

Definitions of GENTILITIOUS

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
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Peculiar to a people or nation; hereditary.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Endemial, peculiar to a nation; hereditary, entailed on a family.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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