Judeo-Christian
adjective
Ju·deo-Chris·tian
jü-ˌdā-ō-ˈkris-chən 
-ˈkrish-
also ˌjü-dē-ō-
or jü-ˌdē-ō-
: having historical roots in both Judaism and Christianity
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The update is expected to hone in on the role of Judeo-Christian and Western cultures in the country’s founding.
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Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Maybe reaching patriotic Judeo-Christian nirvana should feel like the unbearable lightness of an emptied mind.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
References to patriotism are pared down, though not completely removed, and students wouldn’t be taught how the Bible and Judeo-Christian ideals influenced America’s founders.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Kirk as a fearless ally who fought antisemitism, championed free speech, and defended Judeo-Christian values.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Part of a long tradition of both David and Goliath adaptations and illustrated renditions of Judeo-Christian allegories, the new musical drama is Angel Studio’s latest take on the iconic underdog story and a wholesome way to spend your afternoon.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 22 Dec. 2025
The case for a Judeo-Christian civilization (an idea popularized during the Cold War) was made by a new Plato-to-NATO narrative.
—Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Many of the nation's founding fathers were Protestant and held Judeo-Christian beliefs and values.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 12 Nov. 2025
The website can be a place where Judeo-Christian leaders and groups can share information and form closer alliances in the fight against Islamic fundamentalism.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Maybe reaching patriotic Judeo-Christian nirvana should feel like the unbearable lightness of an emptied mind.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
References to patriotism are pared down, though not completely removed, and students wouldn’t be taught how the Bible and Judeo-Christian ideals influenced America’s founders.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 5 Feb. 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Kirk as a fearless ally who fought antisemitism, championed free speech, and defended Judeo-Christian values.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Part of a long tradition of both David and Goliath adaptations and illustrated renditions of Judeo-Christian allegories, the new musical drama is Angel Studio’s latest take on the iconic underdog story and a wholesome way to spend your afternoon.
—Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 22 Dec. 2025
The case for a Judeo-Christian civilization (an idea popularized during the Cold War) was made by a new Plato-to-NATO narrative.
—Victor J. Blue, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Many of the nation's founding fathers were Protestant and held Judeo-Christian beliefs and values.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 12 Nov. 2025
The website can be a place where Judeo-Christian leaders and groups can share information and form closer alliances in the fight against Islamic fundamentalism.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Judeo-Christian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Judeo-Christian. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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