Term
Marranos
A Jew in Spanish history who converted to Christianity to avoid persecution but continued to practice Judaism in secret.
Filed underChurch History
Definition
In Spanish history, a Jew who converted to the Christian faith to escape persecution but who continued to practice Judaism secretly.
Sources
- 1.“Marrano.” Encyclopaedia BritannicaLinkOriginal citation: "Marrano." Encyclopaedia Britannica. September 23, 2013. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Marrano.
Last revised August 14, 2026