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Judeo-Christian

adjective Ju·deo-Chris·tian \ jü-ˌdā-ō-ˈkris-chən , -ˈkrish- also ˌjü-dē-ō- or jü-ˌdē-ō- \

Definition of Judeo-Christian

: having historical roots in both Judaism and Christianity

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Origin and Etymology of judeo-christian

Latin Judaeus Jew — more at jew

JUDEO-CHRISTIAN Defined for English Language Learners

Judeo-Christian

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Definition of Judeo-Christian for English Language Learners

  • : relating to both Judaism and Christianity

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