English
Etymology
Originated 1605�15 from Latin Galilaea, from Galilee+-an.
philosophy Originated 1720�30, from Galileo+-an.

Adjective
Galilean

1. of or pertaining to Galilee, or a native or inhabitant thereof.
2. philosophy of or pertaining to the philosopher Galileo|Galileo Galilei.

Translations

Italian: galileiano (2)

Derived terms
Galilean invarience
Galilean moon
Galilean relativity

Noun
en-noun

1. a Christian (sometimes contempt|contemptuous).

Proper noun
the Galilean

1. Jesus Christ.

References
R:American Heritage 2000|Galilean
R:Dictionary.com|Galilean

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• 2007-12-18 11:22 - SemperBlotto - translation

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