Galilean

1
[ gal-uh-ley-uhn, -lee- ]

adjective
  1. of or relating to Galileo, his theories, or his discoveries.

Origin of Galilean

1
First recorded in 1720–30; Galile(o) + -an

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Other definitions for Galilean (2 of 2)

Galilean2
[ gal-uh-lee-uhn ]

adjective
  1. of or relating to Galilee.

noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Galilee.

  2. a Christian.

  1. the Galilean, Jesus.

Origin of Galilean

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1605–15; <Latin Galilae(a) Galilee + -an

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How to use Galilean in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for Galilean (1 of 2)

Galilean1

/ (ˌɡælɪˈliːən) /


noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Galilee

    • the Galilean an epithet of Jesus Christ

    • (often plural) a Christian

adjective
  1. of Galilee

British Dictionary definitions for Galilean (2 of 2)

Galilean2

/ (ˌɡælɪˈleɪən) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to Galileo

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