Galilaean
/ˌɡælɪˈliːən/noun
Of or relating to Galilee, its people, or Jesus of Nazareth.
Did you know?In the New Testament, calling someone a Galilaean could identify them socially and politically, since Galileans were viewed as provincials with a distinctive accent and regional identity.
Etymological Timeline
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
גָּלִיל (Gālīl)
“District, region, or circuit; the name of the northern territory later known as Galilee.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Γαλιλαία (Galilaia)
“Galilee, the region in northern Palestine.”
Biblical Greek
Greek
Γαλιλαῖος (Galilaios)
“A Galilaean or inhabitant of Galilee.”
Classical Latin
Latin
Galilaeus
“A Galilaean; a person from Galilee.”
Late Middle English
English
Galilaean
“A person belonging to Galilee, especially in biblical or religious contexts.”
Modern English
English
Galilaean
“Relating to Galilee or its inhabitants; an established variant of Galilean.”
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