Aaronic

adjective

Aa·​ron·​ic a-ˈrä-nik How to pronounce Aaronic (audio)
er-ˈä-
1
: of or stemming from Aaron
2
: of or relating to the lower order of the priesthood of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Aaronic was in 1652

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“Aaronic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aaronic. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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