Galilean /(?)/

Gal·i·le·an

Galilean

a.
  1. Of or pertaining to Galileo; as, the Galilean telescope. See Telescope.

Galilean

a.
  1. Of or relating to Galilee.

Galilean

n.
  1. A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine under the Romans.
  2. One of the party among the Jews, who opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; -- called also Gaulonite. (Jewish Hist.)
  3. A Christian in general; -- used as a term of reproach by Muslims and Pagans.