Nicene

adjective

Ni·​cene ˈnī-ˌsēn How to pronounce Nicene (audio)
nī-ˈsēn
1
: of or relating to Nicaea or the Nicaeans
2
: of or relating to the ecumenical church council held in Nicaea in a.d. 325 or to the Nicene Creed

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin nicaenus, from Latin Nicaea Nicaea, from Greek Nikaia

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Nicene was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Nicene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nicene. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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