Judah

noun

Ju·​dah ˈjü-də How to pronounce Judah (audio)
: a son of Jacob and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel

Word History

Etymology

Hebrew Yĕhūdhāh

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Judah was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Judah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Judah. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Judah

geographical name

Ju·​dah ˈjü-də How to pronounce Judah (audio)
kingdom in the southern part of ancient Palestine whose capital was Jerusalem see israel sense 1

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