Definition of Galilean

1. Noun. An inhabitant of Galilee (an epithet of Jesus Christ).

Exact synonyms: Galilaean
Generic synonyms: Denizen, Dweller, Habitant, Indweller, Inhabitant
Derivative terms: Galilaean

2. Adjective. Of or relating to Galileo or his works.
Derivative terms: Galilee, Galileo
Partainyms: Galileo

3. Noun. One of the four satellites of Jupiter that were discovered by Galileo.
Exact synonyms: Galilean Satellite
Specialized synonyms: Callisto, Europa, Ganymede, Io
Generic synonyms: Satellite

4. Adjective. Of or relating to Galilee or its inhabitants.
Exact synonyms: Galilaean
Derivative terms: Galilaean, Galilee, Galilee
Partainyms: Galilee, Galilee

Definition of Galilean

1. a. Of or pertaining to Galileo; as, the Galilean telescope. See Telescope.

2. a. Of or relating to Galilee.

3. n. A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine under the Romans.

Medical Definition of Galilean

1. Of or pertaining to Galileo; as, the Galilean telescope. See Telescope. 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. 3. A Christian in general; used as a term of reproach by Mohammedans and Pagans. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Galilean

Galeorhinus
Galeorhinus zyopterus
Galeras
galere
galeres
galerite
gales
galette
galettes
Galicia
Galician
Galictis vittatus
Galiella rufa
Galilaean
galilean (current term)
Galilean
galilean invariance
Galilean satellite
Galilean telescope
Galilee
galilees
Galileo
Galileo Galilei
Galina Sergeevna Ulanova
Galina Ulanova
galingale
galingale
galingales
galiot
galiots

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