Judeo-Christian

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Ju·de·o-Chris·tian

 (jo͞o-dā′ō-krĭs′chən)
adj.
Relating to or derived from both the Jewish and Christian religions: Judeo-Christian principles.
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Ju•de•o-Chris•tian

(dʒuˈdeɪ oʊˈkrɪs tʃən, -ˈdi-)

adj.
of or pertaining to the religious writings, beliefs, values, or traditions held in common by Judaism and Christianity.
[1895–1900]
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Adj.1.Judeo-Christian - being historically related to both Judaism and Christianity; "the Judeo-Christian tradition"
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