Arian

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adjective

Ar·​i·​an ˈa-rē-ən 

ˈer-ē-

: of or relating to Arius or his doctrines especially that the Son is not of the same substance as the Father but was created as an agent for creating the world

Arianism

ˈa-rē-ə-ˌni-zəm 

ˈer-ē-

noun

Arian

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noun (1)

: a supporter of Arian doctrines

Arian

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noun (2)

Ar·​i·​an

ˈer-ē-ən,

ˈa-rē- 

: aries sense 1b

-arian

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noun suffix

-ar·​i·​an

1

: believer

necessitarian

: advocate

latitudinarian

2

: producer

disciplinarian

Examples of Arian in a Sentence

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Adjective

According to the study, which was published in the journal Antiquity, the temple is believed to be the handiwork of the Nabataean civilization—Arian nomads who are known for carving elaborate structures out of rose-colored rock. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun suffix

Latin -arius -ary

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1917, in the meaning defined above