: of or relating to Arius or his doctrines especially that the Son is not of the same substance as the Father but was created as an agent for creating the world
: a supporter of Arian doctrines
-ar·i·an
1
: believer
necessitarian
: advocate
latitudinarian
2
: producer
disciplinarian
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According to the study, which was published in the journal Antiquity, the temple is believed to be the handiwork of the Nabataean civilization—Arian nomads who are known for carving elaborate structures out of rose-colored rock.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Arian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Arian. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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