Arian.
A supporter of the Cyrenaic monk Arius and his faction in the 4th-century Church.
Meaning & usage
A supporter of the Cyrenaic monk Arius and his faction in the 4th-century Church.
A believer of Arianism, particularly (historical) the official Arian churches lasting to the 7th century.
Synonym of unitarian, any Christian who denies the Trinity.
Synonym of heretic, any Christian differing from any of the beliefs of the speaker.
Where this word comes from
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.
Of or pertaining to Arius or Arianism.
Where this word comes from
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.
Synonym of Aries, a person born under the influence of Aries.
Where this word comes from
From Aries + -ian, from Latin aries (“ram”).
Of or related to Aries, its nature, and its influence.
Where this word comes from
From Aries + -ian, from Latin aries (“ram”).
Of or related to Aria, the region around Herat in Afghanistan, particularly in the context of its ancient history.
Where this word comes from
From Latin Arianus, from Aria + -anus (“-an”). Equivalent to Aria + -an.
Alternative spelling of Aryan.
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