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Meaning of 'galilean' (Webster Dictionary)

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

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