adj
Marian
MEH-uh-ree-uhn
adj
1
Relating to the Virgin Mary.
"The cathedral holds a Marian procession every May."
2
Relating to Mary, Queen of Scots, or to Mary I of England.
"Historians still debate the Marian religious persecutions."
name
1
A female given name derived from Mary.
"Marian taught piano lessons for thirty years."
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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Etymology
A variant of Marion, itself a medieval derivative of Mary, sometimes read as a blend of Mary and Ann.