1. galilean(n = noun.person) galilaean - an inhabitant of Galilee (an epithet of Jesus Christ);
is a kind of denizen, dweller, habitant, indweller, inhabitant
Derived form adjective galilean2
2. galilean(n = noun.object) galilean satellite - one of the four satellites of Jupiter that were discovered by Galileo;
is a kind of satellite
has particulars: callisto, europa, ganymede, io
1. galilean(a = adj.pert) - of or relating to Galileo or his works;
Derived forms noun galilee1, noun galileo1
2. galilean(a = adj.pert) galilaean - of or relating to Galilee or its inhabitants;
Derived forms noun galilean1, noun galilee1
Of or pertaining to Galileo; as, the Galilean telescope. See Telescope. [1913 Webster]
Of or relating to Galilee. [1913 Webster]
1. A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine under the Romans. [1913 Webster]
2. One of the party among the Jews, who opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; -- called also
3. A Christian in general; -- used as a term of reproach by Mohammedans and Pagans. Byron. [1913 Webster]