GALILEAN


Meaning of GALILEAN in English

~ 1 [ ˌgalɪ'leɪən ]

■ adjective relating to the Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) or his methods.

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~ 2 [ ˌgalɪ'li:ən ]

■ noun

1》 a native or inhabitant of Galilee.

2》 archaic, derogatory a Christian.

■ adjective

1》 relating to Galilee or its people.

2》 archaic, derogatory Christian.

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