Constantinian

adjective

Con·​stan·​tin·​i·​an ¦känztən¦tinēən How to pronounce Constantinian (audio)
-än(t)st-
-¦tēn-
-nyən
: of, derived from, or resembling the Roman emperor Constantine the Great or his reign ( a.d. 306–337)

Word History

Etymology

Constantine I † a.d.337 Roman emperor + English -ian

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“Constantinian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Constantinian. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.

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