Cyrillian

1 of 2

adjective

Cy·​ril·​li·​an

sə̇ˈrilēən

variants or less commonly Cyrillic

-lik 

: of, relating to, or based on the thought of Cyril of Alexandria or his followers in his controversy with Nestorius

Cyrillian

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a follower of Cyril of Alexandria

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Cyrillus (Cyril) †444 archbishop of Alexandria + English -ian or -ic

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