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Galilean

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Gal·i·le·an also Gal·i·lae·an  (gl-ln)
n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Galilee.
2. A Christian.
3. Jesus.
adj.
Of or relating to Galilee or its people.
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Noun1.Galilean - an inhabitant of Galilee (an epithet of Jesus Christ)
Galilaean
denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, indweller - a person who inhabits a particular place
2.Galilean - one of the four satellites of Jupiter that were discovered by Galileo
Galilean satellite
satellite - any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
Adj.1.Galilean - of or relating to Galileo or his works
2.Galilean - of or relating to Galilee or its inhabitants
Galilaean
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A beautiful sea lies unbosomed among the Galilean hills, in the
The Innocents Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
No wonder; for, though in thee be united What of perfection can in Man be found, Or human nature can receive, consider Thy life hath yet been private, most part spent At home, scarce viewed the Galilean towns, And once a year Jerusalem, few days' Short sojourn; and what thence couldst thou observe?
Paradise Regained by Milton, John View in context
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