Marian
Marian (adj) means relating to the Virgin Mary. Example: “The cathedral holds a Marian procession every May.”
How to Use Marian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a first name derived from Mary, or an adjective referring to the Virgin Mary or to historical queens named Mary.
Word Forms
more Marian comparative, more Marian comparative, more Marian comparative, Marians plural, most Marian superlative, most Marian superlative, most Marian superlative
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The cathedral holds a _____ procession every May.
Etymology
A variant of Marion, itself a medieval derivative of Mary, sometimes read as a blend of Mary and Ann.
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Rhymes for Marian
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What does “Marian” mean?
The word “Marian” means relating to the Virgin Mary. In plain terms, either a first name derived from Mary, or an adjective referring to the Virgin Mary or to historical queens named Mary.
How do you pronounce “Marian”?
“Marian” is pronounced MEH-uh-ree-uhn (/ˈmɛəɹiən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Marian” in a sentence?
Here is “Marian” used in a sentence: “The cathedral holds a Marian procession every May.”
What part of speech is “Marian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Marian” can be an adjective and a name.
Is “Marian” a common word?
“Marian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Marian” have?
“Marian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the Virgin Mary.