Davidian

1 of 2

noun

Da·​vid·​ian
dəˈvidēən,
dāˈ-
plural -s
: davidist

Davidian

2 of 2

adjective

Da·​vid·​ian
dəˈvidēən,
daˈ-,
däˈ-,
-vēd-
: of, relating to, or like Jacques Louis David or his paintings

Word History

Etymology

Noun

David (Jan) Joris (Joriszoon) †1556 Flemish Anabaptist + English -ian

Adjective

Jacques Louis David †1825 French painter + English -ian

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“Davidian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Davidian. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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