01 a. Of or pertaining to Galileo; as, the Galilean telescope. See Telescope.
- 1.
Entry
5 senses · 3 variants
Webster, 1913
Galilean
02 a. Of or relating to Galilee.
-
1.
Of or relating to Galilee.
03 n. A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine under the Romans.
-
1.
A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine under the Romans.
-
2.
One of the party among the Jews, who opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; -- called also Gaulonite.(Jewish Hist.) Also: Gaulonite
-
3.
A Christian in general; -- used as a term of reproach by Muslims and Pagans.