Arian

(erē ən, ar-)

adjective

of Arius or Arianism

Origin: L Arianus < Arius

noun

a believer in Arianism

noun

Aries (sense )

  1. (one) characterized by or having: octogenarian, centenarian
    1. (one) believing in: Unitarian
    2. (one) advocating: disciplinarian
  2. (one) associated with: antiquarian, agrarian

Origin: L -arius, -ary + -anus, -an

See Arian in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or relating to Arianism: the Arian heresy.
  2. Of or relating to Arius.
noun
A believer in Arianism.

noun
One who is born under the sign of Aries.

Related Forms:

  • Arˈi·an adjective

suffix
Believer in; advocate of: utilitarian.

Origin:

Origin: Latin -ārius, -ary

Origin: + -an1

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