Judaea


Ju·daea

geographical name \j-ˈdē-ə, -ˈdā-\

Definition of JUDAEA

the S division of ancient Palestine under Persian, Greek, & Roman rule succeeding the kingdom of Judah; bounded on N by Samaria, on E by Jordan River & Dead Sea, on SW by Sinai Peninsula, & on W by the Mediterranean
Ju·dae·an or Ju·de·an \-ən\ adjective or noun

Variants of JUDAEA

Ju·daea or Ju·dea \j-ˈdē-ə, -ˈdā-\

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