Judeo-Christian

American

[joo-dey-oh-kris-chuhn, -dee-] / dʒuˈdeɪ oʊˈkrɪs tʃən, -ˈdi- /

Or Judaeo-Christian

adjective

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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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

Some evangelicals have long questioned whether they could vote for Ramaswamy, who is Hindu but often talks about his affinity for Judeo-Christian beliefs.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023

According to Chopra, Ramaswamy’s use of Judeo-Christian instead of simply Christian shows his optimism.

From Slate • Aug. 29, 2023

He also praised the nation of Israel, calling it “the cradle of our Judeo-Christian civilization.”

From New York Times • May 23, 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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