Arian
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Etymology 1
From Late Latin Arianus, from Arius + -ānus (“-an: forming adjectives”), from Ancient Greek Ἄρειος (Áreios), from ἄρειος (áreios, “Arean, warlike”), from Ἄρης (Árēs, “Ares”) + -ιος (-ios, “-y: forming adjectives”). Cf. Arean.
Pronunciation
Noun
Arian (plural Arians)
- (Christianity, historical) A supporter of the Cyrenaic monk Arius and his faction in the 4th-century Church.
- (Christianity) A believer of Arianism, particularly (historical) the official Arian churches lasting to the 7th century.
- (Christianity, inexact, usually derogatory) Synonym of unitarian, any Christian who denies the Trinity.
- (Christianity, inexact, derogatory, dated) Synonym of heretic, any Christian differing from any of the beliefs of the speaker.
Translations
believer of Arian Christianity
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Adjective
Arian (not comparable)
- (Christianity) Of or pertaining to Arius or Arianism.
Translations
pertaining to Arianism
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Etymology 2
From Aries + -ian, from Latin aries (“ram”).
Noun
Arian (plural Arians)
Adjective
Arian (comparative more Arian, superlative most Arian)
- (astrology) Of or related to Aries, its nature, and its influence.
- 1917, Herbert T. Waite, Compendium of Natal Astrology and Universal Ephemeris, page 39:
- The Arian nature is to create the idea...
Synonyms
Etymology 3
Noun
Arian (plural Arians)
- Alternative spelling of Aryan
Etymology 4
From Latin Arianus, from Aria + -anus (“-an”). Equivalent to Aria + -an.
Adjective
Arian (not comparable)
- (chiefly historical) Of or related to Aria, the region around Herat in Afghanistan, particularly in the context of its ancient history.
Alternative forms
- Areian
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