Galilean

[ gal-uh-ley-uhn, -lee- ]

/ ˌgæl əˈleɪ ən, -ˈli- /

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adjective

of or relating to Galileo, his theories, or his discoveries.

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Origin of Galilean

First recorded in 1720–30; Galile(o) + -an

Words nearby Galilean

gal Friday, Galgal, Galibi, Galicia, Galician, Galilean, Galilean satellite, Galilean satellites, Galilean telescope, Galilean transformation, galilee

Other definitions for Galilean (2 of 2)

Galilean²

[ gal-uh-lee-uhn ]

/ ˌgæl əˈli ən /

adjective

of or relating to Galilee.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Galilee.

a Christian.

the Galilean, Jesus.

Origin of Galilean

1605–15; <Latin Galilae(a) Galilee + -an

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How to use Galilean in a sentence

A Galilean said, "When the shepherd is angry with his flock, he appoints for its leader a blind bellwether."
Hebraic Literature; Translations from the Talmud, Midrashim and Kabbala|Various
"The Gospel," after the manner of the synoptics, was a Galilean work.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 03|Various
Not only was the apostolate Galilean,—it was plebeian, and that without a solitary exception.
Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of Matthew|John Monro Gibson
At any rate Alexander crucified two sons of Simon the Galilean, who had headed a revolt in the time of the census.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 4|Various

In reality, no one (not even the Galilean women) declared that they had seen the resurrection.
The Apostles|Ernest Renan

British Dictionary definitions for Galilean (1 of 2)

Galilean¹

/ (ˌɡælɪˈliːən) /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Galilee

the Galilean an epithet of Jesus Christ
(often plural) a Christian

adjective

of Galilee

British Dictionary definitions for Galilean (2 of 2)

Galilean²

/ (ˌɡælɪˈleɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to Galileo

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