Galilean

·adj Of or relating to Galilee.

II. Galilean ·noun A Christian in general;

— used as a term of reproach by Mohammedans and Pagans.

III. Galilean ·noun A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine under the Romans.

IV. Galilean ·adj Of or pertaining to Galileo; as, the Galilean telescope. ·see Telescope.

V. Galilean ·noun One of the party among the Jews, who opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans;

— called also Gaulonite.