English Explanatory Dictionary

Herodian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of a sect or party mentioned in the New Testament as having, in Galilee and Jerusalem, manifested an unfriendly disposition towards Jesus.
adj
  1. Of or relating to the Biblical Herod or the line of kings of which he was a part.

Word forms

Herodian Herodians more Herodian most Herodian

Etymology

From Herod + -ian.

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