Galilean
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Galilean¹
Where it comes from
Originated 1605–15 from Latin Galilaeus [from Ancient Greek Γαλιλαῖος (Galilaîos)] + -an.
adjective Galilaean · Galilæan
- Of or pertaining to Galilee, or a native or inhabitant thereof.
noun Galileans · Galilaean · Galilæan
- A native or resident of Galilee.
- A zealous follower of Judas of Galilee, who fiercely resented the taxation of the Romans, and whose violence contributed to induce the latter to vow the extermination of the whole race.
- A Christian.
proper noun Galilaean · Galilæan
- Jesus Christ.
Galilean²
Where it comes from
Originated 1720–30, from Galileo + -an.
adjective more Galilean · most Galilean
- Of or pertaining to the Italian physicist, mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher Galileo Galilei.
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adj of or pertaining to the region of Galilee
| Español | galileo |
|---|---|
| Português | galileu |
| Français | galiléen |
| Deutsch | galiläisch |
| Italiano | galileano, galileana |
| עברית | גלילי |
adj of or pertaining to a Galilean, Galileans
| Deutsch | galiläisch |
|---|---|
| Italiano | galileano, galileana |
| עברית | גלילי |
noun person from Galilee
| Português | galileu |
|---|---|
| Français | Galiléen, Galiléenne |
| Deutsch | Galiläer, Galiläerin |
noun zealous follower of Judas of Galilee
| Português | galileu |
|---|
adj of or pertaining to Galileo Galilei
| Español | galileano |
|---|---|
| Português | galileano |
| Deutsch | galileisch |
| Italiano | galileiano, galileiana |
Talk about this word "Galilean." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/galilean. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. Galilean. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/galilean "Galilean." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/galilean.Cite this
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