Judean
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Latin iūdaeus [from Ancient Greek Ἰουδαῖος (Ioudaîos), from Ἰουδά (Ioudá, “Judah”) + -ιος (-ios)] + -an. By surface analysis, Judah + -ean.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /d͡ʒuˈdiː.ən/
Audio (Southern England): (file) - Rhymes: -iən
- Hyphenation: Ju‧de‧an
Adjective
Judean (comparative more Judean, superlative most Judean)
Derived terms
Translations
of or pertaining to Judea
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Noun
Judean (plural Judeans)
- A native or inhabitant of Judea.
- (biblical) A member of the tribe of Judah; a Judahite.