Arian

See also: -arian and arian

English

Etymology 1

From Late Latin Arianus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɛəɹi.ən/
  • Rhymes: -ɛəriən
  • Homophone: Aryan

Noun

Arian (plural Arians)

  1. (Christianity) A disciple of the Egyptian monk Arius, presbyter of Alexandria, who denied the Trinity but did not deny the preexistence of Christ.
    1. One who follows the Christology of Arianism.
    2. (derogatory, mainly 17-19th Century usage) A heretic or any heresy.
Translations

Adjective

Arian (not comparable)

  1. (Christianity) Of or pertaining to Arius or Arianism.
Translations

Etymology 2

Noun

Arian (plural Arians)

  1. A person whose star sign is Aries.
Synonyms
Translations
someone whose star sign is in Aries — see Aries

Etymology 3

Noun

Arian (plural Arians)

  1. Alternative form of Aryan

Etymology 4

Alternative forms
  • Areian

Adjective

Arian (not comparable)

  1. (historical) Of or pertaining to the region of Aria

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