English
Galilean
Galilean comes from Ancient Greek Γαλιλαῖος, and goes back to Γαλιλαία ‘Galilee’.
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEΓαλιλαία‘Galilee’
- Ancient Greek, derivedc. 800–300 BCEΓαλιλαῖοςGalilaîos
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CEGalilaeus
- EnglishtodayGalilean
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Ancient Greekc. 800–300 BCEΓαλιλαία‘Galilee’
- Ancient Greek, derivedc. 800–300 BCEΓαλιλαῖοςGalilaîos
- Latinc. 75 BCE–200 CEGalilaeus
- EnglishtodayGalilean
Formed from -an
The story
Originated 1605–15 from Latin Galilaeus [from Ancient Greek Γαλιλαῖος (Galilaîos)] + -an.
Every English word from Ancient Greek Γαλιλαία
Today it means
adj Of or pertaining to Galilee, or a native or inhabitant thereof.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / Ancient Greek Γαλιλαία / Galilean