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galilee

/ˈɡæl.əˌliː/
Gal · i · lee
Plural:galilees
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Adjective:Galilean
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• noun

1

A mountainous historical and geographical region in northern Israel and southern Lebanon, bordering the Sea of Galilee and renowned for its significance in biblical history as the main area of the ministry of Jesus.

2

A small porch or chapel built at the western entrance of certain medieval English churches and cathedrals, originally used for penitents and processional gatherings.

Example

"The architectural tour of Durham Cathedral began in the historic twelfth-century galilee overlooking the river."

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• Nearby Words

galdhopiggen
gale
galette
galilee
gall
gallant
gallantly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Galilee. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/galilee
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