Judeo-Christian

Or Ju·dae·o-Chris·tian

[joo-dey-oh-kris-chuhn, -dee-]

adjective

1. of or relating to the religious writings, beliefs, values, or traditions held in common by Judaism and Christianity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Judeo-Christian¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The world must know: In the face of evil, America does not flinch, does not equivocate and does not reward those who murder our friends and threaten the Judeo-Christian West.

From Los Angeles Times

“We will protect our Judeo-Christian founding with vigor. . . .We have to bring back religion in this country, bring it back stronger than ever before,” he said.

From Salon

The second thing that conservatives are protecting is their own distorted view of Judeo-Christian teachings.

From Salon

The Eggers ultimately weaken their concentrated dose of WTF midnight-movie fun by attempting to smuggle in a deeper commentary on race and the overbearing presence of the Judeo-Christian worldview over American society.

From Los Angeles Times

“If you look at our government and our laws, all of it goes back to a Judeo-Christian basis,” he said.

From Salon