SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus
view recents

Judahite

noun
Save Word
Ju·​dah·​ite | \ ˈjüdəˌīt \
plural -s

Definition of Judahite

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a member of the Hebrew tribe of Judah
2 : a member of the Kingdom of Judah composed of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin

Judahite

adjective
\ " \

Definition of Judahite (Entry 2 of 2)

: of or relating to the tribe or the Kingdom of Judah a place in Judahite territory— N. H. Snaith edited to suit a Judahite audience— L. A. Weigle

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

History and Etymology for Judahite

Noun

Judah, 4th son of Jacob (Genesis 29:35), the eponymous ancestor of the Judahites (Joshua 15) + English -ite

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about Judahite

Statistics for Judahite

Cite this Entry

“Judahite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Judahite. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.

Style: MLA
MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster

Comments on Judahite

What made you want to look up Judahite? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

pivot

Listen to the pronunciation of pivot

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Who Knew?

  • who knew quiz
  • What is a ruelle?
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Universal Daily Crossword

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games