Judaea

geographical name

Ju·​daea ju̇-ˈdē-ə How to pronounce Judaea (audio)
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variants or Judea
the southern division of ancient Palestine under Persian, Greek, and Roman rule succeeding the kingdom of Judah; bounded on the north by Samaria, on the east by the Jordan River and the Dead Sea, on the southwest by the Sinai Peninsula, and on the west by the Mediterranean Sea
Judaean adjective or noun
or Judean

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“Judaea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Judaea. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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