Definition of galilean

• a. - Of or pertaining to Galileo; as, the Galilean telescope. See Telescope.
• a. - Of or relating to Galilee.
• n. - A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine under the Romans.
• n. - One of the party among the Jews, who opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; -- called also Gaulonite.
• n. - A Christian in general; -- used as a term of reproach by Mohammedans and Pagans.