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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How to use Judea in a sentence
I passed by the Piazza Judea, where their seraglio begins; for, being environed with walls, they are locked up every night.
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British Dictionary definitions for Judea
Judea
/ (dʒuːˈdɪə) /
noun
a variant spelling of Judaea
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