The Jewish term for a convert is "ger," meaning "stranger" or "foreigner" in Hebrew.
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Ger
//ˈɡɛə(ɹ)//
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A convert to Judaism is called a "ger" or "gioret," meaning a "foreigner" who joins the Jewish people.
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"I'm a ger." "What's a ger?" "A convert to Judaism."
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Ziri gave Rima some tips on how to ger rid of ivy.
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