Judean

English

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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)

  1. Of or pertaining to Judea.
  2. (biblical) Of or pertaining to Judah; Judahite.

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Noun

Judean (plural Judeans)

  1. A native or inhabitant of Judea.
  2. (biblical) A member of the tribe of Judah; a Judahite.

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