Nicaean

1 of 2

adjective

Ni·​cae·​an (ˈ)nī¦sēən 

: nicene

Nicaean

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

1

: a native or inhabitant of Nicaea

2

: a 4th or 5th century adherent of the Nicene Creed

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Nicaea, ancient city, Asia Minor (from Latin) + English -an

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Rhymes for Nicaean

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• boolean
• korean
• linnaean
• lycian
• plebeian
• protean
• ruffian
• wolffian
• adlerian
• caesarian
• cyclopean