Judeo-Christian

adjective

Ju·​deo-Chris·​tian jü-ˌdā-ō-ˈkris-chən How to pronounce Judeo-Christian (audio)
-ˈkrish-
also ˌjü-dē-ō-
or jü-ˌdē-ō-
: having historical roots in both Judaism and Christianity

Examples of Judeo-Christian in a Sentence

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Another agreed that Judeo-Christian values should be upheld in the curriculum. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2026 Supporters say the move restores Judeo-Christian roots to public education. Amie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Supporters say Judeo-Christian traditions were fundamental to the nation's founding and that should be reflected in the public school curriculum. CBS News, 26 June 2026 Supporters say Judeo-Christian traditions were fundamental to the nation’s founding and that should be reflected in the public school curriculum. ABC News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Judeo-Christian

Word History

Etymology

Latin Judaeus Jew — more at jew

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Judeo-Christian was in 1847

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“Judeo-Christian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Judeo-Christian. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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