Judeo-Christian

or Ju·dae·o-Chris·tian

[ joo-dey-oh-kris-chuhn, -dee- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the religious writings, beliefs, values, or traditions held in common by Judaism and Christianity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Judeo-Christian¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The Eggers ultimately weaken their concentrated dose of WTF midnight-movie fun by attempting to smuggle in a deeper commentary on race and the overbearing presence of the Judeo-Christian worldview over American society.

From Los Angeles Times

“If you look at our government and our laws, all of it goes back to a Judeo-Christian basis,” he said.

From Salon

The 2022 platform proclaimed that the United States was “founded on Judeo-Christian principles,” for instance, and demanded the repeal of federal prohibitions on political activity by churches.

From Salon

Cox said his issues with religion mostly stem from Judeo-Christian religions centering on a patriarchal approach to life, society and politics.

From Salon

The group has explicitly identified its goals as including national “policy and leadership that restores … Judeo-Christian values under the Constitution.”

From Salon