a. Of or pertaining to Galileo; as, the Galilean telescope. See Telescope. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. Galilaeus, fr. Galilaea Galilee, Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. galiléen. ] Of or relating to Galilee. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine under the Romans. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Jewish Hist.) One of the party among the Jews, who opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; -- called also Gaulonite. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A Christian in general; -- used as a term of reproach by Muslims and Pagans. Byron. [ 1913 Webster ]