Sadducean

adjective

Sad·​du·​ce·​an ˌsa-jə-ˈsē-ən How to pronounce Sadducean (audio)
ˌsa-dyə-
: of or relating to the Sadducees

Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Sadducean was in 1593

Dictionary Entries Near Sadducean

Cite this Entry

“Sadducean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Sadducean. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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