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To speakers of Hebrew and Yiddish, non-Jews are referred to politely as "Goyim".

The word is Hebrew, and means "nations". Since the People of Israel are one nation, it would follow that any non-Jew would be of the "Other Nations".

To speakers of English, non-Jews are referred to as "non-Jews" or "Gentiles".

The word is English, and means "those who are not Jews".

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In English translations of The Bible, "Gentile". This is usually translating the Hebrew word "goy" meaning "people" or "nation".

The Hebrew "Goy" (goyim is the plural) is used to refer to both the Jewish Nation and all other nations in the Bible, but in modern usage it usually is synonymous with gentile.

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