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Judeo-Christian

American  
[joo-dey-oh-kris-chuhn, -dee-] / dʒuˈdeɪ oʊˈkrɪs tʃən, -ˈdi- /
Or Judaeo-Christian

adjective

  1. of or relating to the religious writings, beliefs, values, or traditions held in common by Judaism and Christianity.


Etymology

Origin of Judeo-Christian

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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Eve’s prominent role in advertising demonstrates how the Judeo-Christian tradition permeated American culture, including the fashion industry.

From Salon May 17, 2026

Mr. George has played an essential role in articulating and advancing a robust social conservatism rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition and the American founding.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 18, 2025

“The term Judeo-Christian itself is a relatively late element to enter American political discourse,” Chopra said.

From Slate Aug. 29, 2023

In speeches and casual conversations with these voters, he maintains that his religion has much in common with “the Judeo-Christian values this nation was founded on.”

From Seattle Times Aug. 6, 2023

The Aristotelian system was Greek, but the Judeo-Christian story of creation was Semitic—and Semites didn’t have such a fear of the void.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

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