Galilean
Galilean , adjective
Of or pertaining to Galileo; as, the Galilean telescope. See Telescope.
Galilean , adjective
[Latin Galilaeus, from Galilaea Galilee, Greek {not transcribed}: compare French galiléen.]
Of or relating to Galilee.
Galilean , noun
1.
A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine under the Romans.
2.
(Jewish Hist.) One of the party among the Jews, who opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; -- called also Gaulonite.
3.
A Christian in general; -- used as a term of reproach by Muslims and Pagans. — Byron