Galilean

Galilean - Other Definitions

• (a.) Of or pertaining to Galileo; as, the Galilean telescope. See Telescope.
  
  
• (a.) Of or relating to Galilee.
  
  
• (n.) A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine under the Romans.
  
  
• (n.) One of the party among the Jews, who opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; -- called also Gaulonite.
  
  
• (n.) A Christian in general; -- used as a term of reproach by Mohammedans and Pagans.