Dictionary of Biblical Words:
It means a state or person such as described in Rev. 3, pretentious, self-complacent, but un real, neither hot nor cold. It describes the last state of the professing church before the Lord’s return, when, though individuals may be faithful, it collectively will be spued out of Christ’s mouth.
Concise Bible Dictionary:
Inhabitants of Laodicea (Col. 4:16; Rev. 3:14).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Transliteration:
Laodikeus
Meaning:
from 2993; a Laodicean, i.e. inhabitant of Laodicia
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
gentilic of Laodicea
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Inhabitants of Laodicea, Col. 4:16.