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Judean

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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  • /d͡ʒuˈdiː.ən/
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  • rhymes with -iən

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to Judea.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Of or pertaining to Judah; Judahite.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biblical, lifestyle, religion

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A native or inhabitant of Judea.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A member of the tribe of Judah; a Judahite.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biblical, lifestyle, religion

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History

Etymology

From Latin iūdaeus [from Ancient Greek Ἰουδαῖος (Ioudaîos), from Ἰουδά (Ioudá, “Judah”) + -ιος (-ios)] + -an. By surface analysis, Judah + -ean.

Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: judæisk — of or pertaining to Judea
  • Hindi: यहूदी (yahūdī) — of or pertaining to Judea
  • Polish: judzki — of or pertaining to Judea
  • Volapük: Yudänik — of or pertaining to Judea
  • Ancient Greek: Ἰουδαῖος (Ioudaîos) — native or inhabitant of Judea
  • Hindi: यहूदी (yahūdī) — native or inhabitant of Judea
  • Italian: giudeo — native or inhabitant of Judea
  • Italian: giudea — native or inhabitant of Judea
  • Latin: Iudaeus — native or inhabitant of Judea
  • Polish: Judejczyk — native or inhabitant of Judea
  • Polish: Judejka — native or inhabitant of Judea
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