Etymology

Galilean

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Today it means: Of or pertaining to Galilee, or a native or inhabitant thereof. Full definition →

Latin Galilaeus ← Ancient Greek Γαλιλαῖος
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Galilean · adjective, noun, proper noun1

  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromΓαλιλαῖος
  2. Latin · borrowed fromGalilaeus
  3. English todayGalilean

Originated 1605–15 from Latin Galilaeus [from Ancient Greek Γαλιλαῖος (Galilaîos)] + -an.

Galilean · adjective2

Originated 1720–30, from Galileo + -an.

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