Judaea

[ joo-dee-uh ]

/ dʒuˈdi ə /

noun

Judea.

Related formsJu·dae·an, adjective, noun

Definition for judaea (2 of 2)

Judea

or Ju·dae·a

[ joo-dee-uh ]

/ dʒuˈdi ə /

noun

the S region of ancient Palestine: existed under Persian, Greek, and Roman rule; divided between Israel and Jordan in 1948; since 1967 completely occupied by Israel.

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Examples from the Web for judaea

People came out of Judaea; they hastened from the valley of the Jordan; they streamed from the hills.
I.N.R.I.|Peter Rosegger
The "little town of Beth-lehem," as it lies among the hills of Judaea, is one of the most famous places in all the world.
The Bible Story|Rev. Newton Marshall Hall
He received the kingdom of Judaea by the last will of his father, though a previous will had bequeathed it to his brother Antipas.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4|Various
The idols, the great plague of Judaea, also received at this great prophet's hand their proper share of ridicule.
Hebrew Humor and other Essays|Joseph Chotzner

The limits of Judaea were never very precisely defined and—especially on the northern frontier—varied from time to time.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 5|Various

British Dictionary definitions for judaea (1 of 2)

Judaea

Judea

/ (dʒuːˈdɪə) /

noun

the S division of ancient Palestine, succeeding the kingdom of Judah: a Roman province during the time of Christ

British Dictionary definitions for judaea (2 of 2)

Judea

/ (dʒuːˈdɪə) /

noun

a variant spelling of Judaea

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Word Origin and History for judaea

Judea

from Latin Judaea, from Judah (see Judah).