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Judahite

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒuː.də.aɪt/
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to Judah (the patriarch), to the tribe of Judah, or to the ancient kingdom of Judah, or its inhabitants.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A descendant of Judah (the patriarch).

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noun

Meaning 3

A descendant or member of the tribe of Judah.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 4

An inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Judah.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English Judah Proto-Indo-European *-tósder. Ancient Greek -της (-tēs)der. Ancient Greek -ῑ́της (-ī́tēs)der. Latin -ītēsbor. French -iteder. English -ite English Judahite From Judah + -ite.

Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: Judees — of or pertaining to the ancient kingdom of Judah, or its inhabitants
  • German: judäisch — of or pertaining to the ancient kingdom of Judah, or its inhabitants
  • Portuguese: judaíta — of or pertaining to the ancient kingdom of Judah, or its inhabitants
  • Dutch: Judeeër — a descendant of Judah (the patriarch or tribe), an inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Judah
  • German: Judäer — a descendant of Judah (the patriarch or tribe), an inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Judah
  • German: Judäerin — a descendant of Judah (the patriarch or tribe), an inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Judah
  • Portuguese: judaíta — a descendant of Judah (the patriarch or tribe), an inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Judah
  • Tumbuka: muYuda — a descendant of Judah (the patriarch or tribe), an inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Judah