How Do You Spell JUDEAN?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈuːdi͡ən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Judean" follows the phonetic transcription of /dʒuːˈdiːən/. The first syllable "ju" is pronounced with a soft "j" sound, followed by a long "u" sound. The second syllable "de" is pronounced with a soft "d" sound, followed by a short "e" sound. The final syllable "an" is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by a soft "n" sound. The word "Judean" refers to a person or thing from the region of Judea in ancient Israel.

JUDEAN Meaning and Definition

1. Judean is an adjective typically used to refer to people, things, or ideas associated with the region of Judea, a historical land located in present-day Israel. The term "Judean" derives from the name Judea, a territory located in the eastern part of ancient Palestine. The region of Judea held great significance in biblical and historical contexts, particularly due to its association with the Jewish people and their religious and cultural practices.

   A person or individual identified as a Judean may be an inhabitant or native of Judea or have ancestral ties to the region. Historically, this term often denotes a Jewish person living in or originating from Judea, but it can also be used more broadly to describe non-Jewish inhabitants of the region. The label "Judean" can also be employed to refer to various historical figures, leaders, or notable individuals who were born or resided in Judea, providing a geographical context to their identity.

   In a broader context, "Judean" can also describe cultural, religious, or historical aspects associated with Judea. This includes language, customs, traditions, or practices strongly influenced by the region and its inhabitants. The term "Judean" is often used in historical, archaeological, or biblical studies, as well as in discussions relating to the Jewish heritage and connection to the land of Judea.

2. • A native of Judea.

   • Pert. to.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for JUDEAN

• hudean
• nudean
• mudean
• kudean
• iudean
• uudean
• jydean
• jhdean
• jjdean
• jidean
• j8dean
• j7dean
• jusean
• juxean
• jucean
• jufean
• jurean
• jueean
• judwan

Etymology of JUDEAN

The word "Judean" refers to an inhabitant of the region of Judea, which is historically associated with the ancient Jewish people.

The word "Judean" itself roots back to the Latin term "Judea", which was derived from the Greek word "Ioudaía". The Greek term itself can be traced back to the Hebrew name "Yehudah", which means "praise" or "thanks" in Hebrew. "Yehudah" was also the name of one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), and he eventually became the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Over time, "Yehudah" evolved into "Juda" in Hebrew, and subsequently translated as "Ioudaía" in Greek and "Judea" in Latin.

Plural form of JUDEAN is JUDEANS