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Definition of Galilaean
1. Noun. An inhabitant of Galilee (an epithet of Jesus Christ).
Generic synonyms: Denizen, Dweller, Habitant, Indweller, Inhabitant
Derivative terms: Galilean
2. Adjective. Of or relating to Galilee or its inhabitants.
Partainyms: Galilean, Galilee, Galilean, Galilee
Derivative terms: Galilee, Galilean, Galilee
Lexicographical Neighbors of Galilaean
Literary usage of Galilaean
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Expositor edited by Samuel Cox, William Robertson Nicoll, James Moffatt (1891)
"(1) The anecdotes, perhaps caricatures, of galilaean dialect, found in the
Babylonian Talmud. (2) The discussions by rabbis who were natives of Galilee ..."
2. History of the Jews by Heinrich Graetz, Philipp Bloch (1893)
"galilaean Fugitives in Jerusalem—Condition of the Capital—Internal ... The galilaean
Zealots' burning account of their desperate resistance to the Roman ..."
3. An Essay on Ancient Coins, Medals, and Gems: As Illustrating the Progress of by Robert Walsh (1828)
"Will your galilaean * Ep. to the Romans, i. 23. The 'Romans in the time of Augustus
do not seem to have as yet adopted any Egyptian gods. ..."
4. History of the Jews by Heinrich Graetz, Philipp Bloch (1893)
"The Family of Herod—Partition of the Kingdom of Judaea—Revolt against Archelaus—Sabinus
and Varus—The Adventurer-Chief, Judas the galilaean—Confirmation of ..."
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