Galilean \Gal`i*le"an\, n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province
of Palestine under the Romans.
2. (Jewish Hist.) One of the party among the Jews, who
opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; -- called
also {Gaulonite}.
3. A Christian in general; -- used as a term of reproach by
Mohammedans and Pagans. --Byron.