English word origin

Etymology of Arian

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. A

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Source etymology 1

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adj

Of or pertaining to Arius or Arianism.

noun

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.

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Derivation mentionἌρειοςgrc

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Source etymology 2

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adj

Of or related to Aries, its nature, and its influence.

noun

Synonym of Aries, a person born under the influence of Aries.

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From Aries + -ian, from Latin aries (“ram”).

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Derivation mentionariesla

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Source etymology 4

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adj

Of or related to Aria, the region around Herat in Afghanistan, particularly in the context of its ancient history.

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From Latin Arianus, from Aria + -anus (“-an”). Equivalent to Aria + -an.

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Derivation mentionArianusla

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