Judaean

Judean

/ (dʒuːˈdɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to Judaea, the S division of ancient Palestine, or its inhabitants

noun

a native or inhabitant of Judaea

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Words nearby Judaean

jubilee year, jubilus, Júcar, jud., Judaea, Judaean, Judaeo-, Judaeo-German, Judaeo-Spanish, Judah, Judah ha-Levi

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Example sentences from the Web for Judaean

The family that led the revolt made themselves rulers of the re-established Judaean commonwealth.
The Real Story of Hanukkah|David Frum|December 15, 2012|DAILY BEAST
For such beliefs as these there is ample evidence in the Judaean tradition, even during the pre-Palestinian wanderings.
The Ancient East|D. G. Hogarh
In the long reign of his son Manasseh later writers saw the deathblow to the Judaean kingdom.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 4|Various
It is a late Judaean narrative inserted after the Deuteronomic redaction, and 812 breaks the connexion between xii.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 7|Various

Sheshonk I. added a large wall at Karnak, covered with the record of his Judaean war.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1|Various
The head of the snake represents the sages of Zion, and the body—the Judaean nation.
The History of a Lie|Herman Bernstein

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