Arian

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adjective

Ar·​i·​an ˈa-rē-ən How to pronounce Arian (audio)
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 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- How to pronounce Arian (audio)

-arian

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noun suffix

-ar·​i·​an
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: believer
necessitarian
: advocate
latitudinarian
2
: producer
disciplinarian

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of Arian was in the 14th century

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“Arian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Arian. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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