Galilaeans
/ˌɡælɪˈliːənz/noun
The inhabitants of Galilee, or people associated with the ancient Galilean religious and political movements.
Did you know?In the New Testament, “Galilaean” could identify Jesus and his followers by region, while in Roman history the term also referred to a Jewish-led revolt against imperial rule.
Etymological Timeline
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
הַגָּלִיל (ha-Galil)
“The district, region, or circuit; the name of the northern land later known as Galilee.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
Γαλιλαία (Galilaia)
“Galilee, the northern region of ancient Palestine.”
Koine Greek
Greek
Γαλιλαῖος (Galilaios)
“A Galilaean or inhabitant of Galilee.”
Late Latin
Latin
Galilaeus
“A Galilaean; a person from Galilee.”
Old English and Medieval English
English
Galilean / Galilaean
“A person from Galilee, especially in biblical or religious contexts.”
Modern English
English
Galilaeans
“Plural of Galilaean: people from Galilee or members of historical Galilean groups.”