galilean meaning and definition

GALILEAN noun

Definition of Galilean (noun)

1. an inhabitant of Galilee (an epithet of Jesus Christ)
   • synonyms: Galilaean
2. one of the four satellites of Jupiter that were discovered by Galileo
   • synonyms: Galilean satellite

GALILEAN adjective

Definition of Galilean (adjective)

1. of or relating to Galileo or his works
2. of or relating to Galilee or its inhabitants
   • synonyms: Galilaean