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Pilate

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As an adjective, Pilate means resembling hair. As a noun, it means the Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified (died in AD 36).

Meanings of Pilate

2 meanings

adjective

  1. Resembling hair; minutely clavate.

    “pilate pollen”

noun

  1. The Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be crucified (died in AD 36)person

    Similar: Pontius Pilate

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noun: the Roman procurator of Judea who ordered that Jesus be c…
Pontius Pilate

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