Associations to the word «Marrano»

Wiktionary

MARRANO, noun. (historical) Any of the Sephardi Jews who stayed in Iberia during the Spanish Inquisition, and continued to practice Judaism in secret.

Dictionary definition

MARRANO, 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.

Wise words

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