meaning of galilean
1. Of or pertaining to Galileo; as, the Galilean telescope. See Telescope.
2. Of or relating to Galilee.
3. A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine under the Romans.
4. One of the party among the Jews, who opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; -- called also Gaulonite.
5. A Christian in general; -- used as a term of reproach by Mohammedans and Pagans.
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