Arian

1 of 3

noun (1)

: a supporter of Arian doctrines

Arian

2 of 3

noun (2)

Ar·​i·​an
ˈer-ē-ən
ˈa-rē- How to pronounce Arian (audio)

-arian

3 of 3

noun suffix

-ar·​i·​an
1
: believer
necessitarian
: advocate
latitudinarian
2
: producer
disciplinarian

Word History

Etymology

Noun suffix

Latin -arius -ary

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1917, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Arian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Arian. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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