Galatians

noun

Ga·​la·​tians gə-ˈlā-shənz How to pronounce Galatians (audio)
plural in form but singular in construction
: an argumentative letter of St. Paul written to the Christians of Galatia and included as a book in the New Testament see Bible Table

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Galatians was in 1587

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“Galatians.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Galatians. Accessed 8 Jun. 2023.

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Galatians

noun
Ga·​la·​tians gə-ˈlā-shənz How to pronounce Galatians (audio)
: an argumentative letter of St. Paul written to the Christians of Galatia and included as a book in the New Testament see bible
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