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Galilaean

Galilaean

9.8
A person from Galilee, often used to refer to Jesus in old texts
  • noun
  • /ˌɡælɪˈliən/
  • Archaic
translation icon : galileo
  • The Galilaean fishermen were known for their skill in catching fish in the Sea of Galilee.

Examples

  • Surely thou art one of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth thereto.

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  • After the crowd gathered, the Galilaean preached a message of hope and peace.

  • He identified himself as a Galilaean when asked about his origins.

Synonyms

Galilean
vsGalilaean
  • Literature
1 8.6

A person from Galilee often used for Jesus

is the same in meaning but is an alternative spelling used in writing

Surface Forms

Galilaean singular
Galilaeans plural

Morphology

Galilaean = Galilee (transparent) = Galilee + ean

Formed by adding the productive adjectival/national suffix '-ean' to the place name 'Galilee', so meaning 'of or from Galilee' is directly inferable.

Etymology

Galilaean comes from the place name Galilee, which goes back to an old Hebrew word Galil meaning 'district' or 'circle'. So calling someone a Galilaean simply says they are a person from Galilee, and that is why Jesus is sometimes named the Galilaean in old texts.