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Galilean \Gal`i*le"an\, a. [L. Galilaeus, fr. Galilaea Galilee,
Gr. ?: cf. F. galil['e]en.]
Of or relating to Galilee.
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Galilean \Gal`i*le"an\, n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province
of Palestine under the Romans.
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2. (Jewish Hist.) One of the party among the Jews, who
opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; -- called
also {Gaulonite}.
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3. A Christian in general; -- used as a term of reproach by
Mohammedans and Pagans. --Byron.
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Galilean \Gal`i*le"an\, a.
Of or pertaining to Galileo; as, the Galilean telescope. See
{Telescope}.
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