Meaning of Galilee in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡæləˌli/

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  1. Noun

    Galilee

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French, from medieval Latin galilea‘Galilee’. Compare with gallery

    Definitions

    1. an area of northern Israel

    Examples

    • « formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel »
    • « the scene of Jesus's ministry »

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