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Galilee

Galilee Meaning & Definition
Galilee Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Galilee?

[n] an area of northern Israel; formerly the northern part of Palestine and the ancient kingdom of Israel; the scene of Jesus's ministry

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See Also | geographic area | geographic region | geographical area | geographical region | Israel | Sion | State of Israel | Yisrael | Zion

Galilee In Webster's Dictionary

\Gal"i*lee\, n. [Supposed to have been so termed in allusion to the scriptural ``Galilee of the Gentiles.'' cf. OF. galil['e]e.] (Arch.) A porch or waiting room, usually at the west end of an abbey church, where the monks collected on returning from processions, where bodies were laid previous to interment, and where women were allowed to see the monks to whom they were related, or to hear divine service. Also, frequently applied to the porch of a church, as at Ely and Durham cathedrals. --Gwilt.

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