SINCE 1828
Arian
adjective
Ar·i·an
| \ ˈa-rē-ən
, ˈer-ə-\
, ˈer-ə-\
Definition of Arian
(Entry 1 of 4)
: 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
Arian
noun (1)Definition of Arian (Entry 2 of 4)
: a supporter of Arian doctrines
Arian
noun (2)
Ar·i·an
| \ ˈer-ē-ən
, ˈa-rē-\
, ˈa-rē-\
Definition of Arian (Entry 3 of 4)
-arian
noun suffix
-ar·i·an
Definition of -arian (Entry 4 of 4)
1
: believer
necessitarian
: advocate
latitudinarian
2
: producer
disciplinarian
Other Words from Arian
Adjective
Arianism
\ -ə-ˌni-zəm
\
noun
\
noun
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