Judaea

[joo-dee-uh]

noun

Related formsJu·dae·an, adjective, noun

Judea

or Ju·dae·a

[joo-dee-uh]

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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Historical Examples of judaea

Our religion comes not only from Judaea, but also from Greece.
The Legacy of Greece
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We have come from Judaea, where the Son of God has died and risen again.
Balthasar
Anatole France
For some years Judaea paid her tribute, thankful to be left undisturbed.
The World's Progress, Vol. I (of X)
Various
The next is a pastoral poem which could have been written only in Judaea.
The World's Progress, Vol. I (of X)
Various
He was also made a Roman citizen and received an estate in Judaea.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 5
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British Dictionary definitions for judaea

Judaea

Judea

noun

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

Judea

noun

a variant spelling of Judaea

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Word Origin and History for judaea

Judea

from Latin Judaea, from Judah (see Judah).