Judean

or Ju·dae·an

[ joo-dee-uh n ]

/ dʒuˈdi ən /

adjective

of or relating to Judea.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Judea.

Origin of Judean

First recorded in 1645–55; Jude(a) + -an

Definition for judaean (2 of 2)

Judaea

[ joo-dee-uh ]

/ dʒuˈdi ə /

noun

Judea.

Related formsJu·dae·an, adjective, noun

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Examples 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.
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It is a late Judaean narrative inserted after the Deuteronomic redaction, and 812 breaks the connexion between xii.
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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

British Dictionary definitions for judaean (1 of 2)

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

British Dictionary definitions for judaean (2 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

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