noun
the southern part of ancient Palestine succeeding the kingdom of Judah; a Roman province at the time of Christ
• Syn: ↑Judea
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑geographical area, ↑geographic area, ↑geographical region, ↑geographic region
• Part Holonyms: ↑Palestine, ↑Canaan, ↑Holy Land, ↑Promised Land
Useful english dictionary. 2012.