Judeo–Christian

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

: relating to both Judaism and Christianity

Full Definition of JUDEO-CHRISTIAN

: having historical roots in both Judaism and Christianity

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Latin Judaeus Jew — more at jew

First Known Use: 1847

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